ALA, ACRL, ARL File Comments to Copyright Office in Support of Access for Visually Impaired Readers
The American Library Association (ALA), the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) jointly submitted comments to the U.S. Copyright Office today on the topic of facilitating access to copyrighted works for the blind or persons with other disabilities. The library associations believe that the blind or persons [...]
More states submit applications for State Fiscal Stabilization stimulus funding
Four additional states — Minnesota, Mississippi, Oregon, and Utah — have submitted State Fiscal Stabilization applications to the U.S. Department of Education. The applications haven’t been posted for the public to view.
Melanie Anderson
Associate Director
ALA Office of Government Relations
U.S. House of Representatives passes resolution in support of National Library Week
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CONTACT: Jenni Terry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res 336, a resolution in support of National Library Week yesterday. During the floor debate, U.S. Reps. Tonko, Ehlers and Bachmann made statements highlighting the significant role libraries and librarians serve in communities across the country.
National Library Week is an annual [...]
Reps. Tonko, Ehlers make powerful floor statements during consideration of resolution to honor National Library Week
Freshman Congressman Paul Tonko’s proved libraries have a new ally in the House of Representatives. Constituents from his New York district should contact the representative’s office to thank him for making such a strong floor statement regarding the importance of libraries and librarians.
Rep. Ehlers (MI-3), a long-time supporter of libraries and a sponsor of the [...]
House considers library resolution
If you are by a TV, check out CSPAN. The U.S. House of Representatives just started discussing a resolution “Acknowledging and Commending National Library Week” introduced by Representative Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). All Representatives are invited to the House floor to make a statement about the resolution. Turn to the debate to see if your Representative [...]
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