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APLS director gives guidance to librarians on new code changes

Libraries will have until June 30, 2025 to submit new policies to receive state aid for FY2025.

June 19, 2024

Trussville library director Jason Baker took a more measured approach Monday in apprising his board of the code changes.

June 18, 2024

The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment.

June 14, 2024

The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.

June 13, 2024

Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3

June 10, 2024

A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation.

May 23, 2024

The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.

May 10, 2024

About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes.

May 1, 2024

The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period.

April 30, 2024

House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.

April 17, 2024