Speaking up for learning, literacy, and libraries! It’s time elected officials realized that libraries are important to the success of our state and MUST BE SUPPORTED BY OUR STATE!
Texans care about libraries! A Texas voter survey found that 9 out of 10 Texas believe libraries are important to their communities and deserve more funding!9 out of 10 Texas believe libraries are important to their communities and deserve more funding! An overwhelming majority of Texas voters believe that school libraries are a vital part of the educational process.An overwhelming majority of Texas voters believe that school libraries are a vital part of the educational process.
Texas libraries provide ALL Texans with tools for education, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
$30,000,000
From over $30 million in to $2.5 million for !
What did Texans lose? Homework help Research Career & Test Preparation Job searching College preparation
State funding for e-content in academic and public libraries was greatly reduced.
Currently, there is NO statewide funding for school library eContent for public school students.
We must let our legislators know the value of libraries and their contribution to the success of our schools and communities.
BUDGET REQUEST The Texas State Library and Archives Commission
E-content learning resources $9.25 million/biennium
Grants to increase literacy and educational success $3.4 million/biennium
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Let your elected officials know how important the library is to you, your children, school and community. Educate your elected representatives Call or write them with your concerns.
Invite them to the library Recruit others to do the same Ask your local school board, city council, or commissioners court to pass a resolution advocating for library funding and support
Educate your Community