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.
Alabama Public Library Service
Trussville Library discusses APLS code changes
Trussville library director Jason Baker took a more measured approach Monday in apprising his board of the code changes.
Read Freely, ALLA challenge APLS code changes
The groups say the adopted changes stray far from the original proposal put forward for public comment.
APLS public comments fairly split, mostly form letters
The Alabama Public Library Service received at least 4,300 letters in support or opposition to proposed code changes.
Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes
Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3
Athens-Limestone library board could change amid APLS controversy
A disconnect between the board's posted policy and its actual governing procedures has led to some consternation.
Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget
The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators.
Public hearing on state aid for libraries reveals few support Ivey’s proposed code changes
About 80 speakers showed up Tuesday to voice their opinion on Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed changes.
State Library Service to hear 100 speakers on rule changes
The speakers are just the tip of the iceberg, with the APLS reportedly receiving some 4,000 letters during the comment period.
House passes 18 percent cut to state library operations budget
House Education Budget Chair Danny Garrett said he "redirected" $750,000 of the agency's budget.