APLS delays decision on Fairhope Public Library funding
Boardmember Ron Snider chided the board for sliding into "censorship" if they don't restore Fairhope's funding.
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Read Freely celebrates legislative wins as bill to criminalize librarians dies
A bill that would allow for more local government control of library boards also failed to gain any traction during the session.
Federal funding for Alabama libraries challenged on multiple fronts
If the grants aren't eliminated altogether, an executive order bars them from being used to "promote gender ideology."
APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books
The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.
Trump order threatens funding for Alabama libraries
The order seeks to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to state libraries.
APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather
Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.
Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year
Speakers expressed the importance of promoting freedom of information in academic libraries.
Ozark Library reopening after policy change, book review
No books were removed due to being obscene, sexually explicit or inappropriate for minors.
APLS code changes become official
Libraries will still receive state aid through the fiscal year, allowing about three months to draft policies aligning with the code changes.
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.