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Proposed Funding Slash for Ohio’s Public Libraries

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

In a situation that is, sadly, not unique to Ohio, the proposed state budget contains a slash to funding for public libraries. On page B-8 of “The Jobs Budget: Transforming Ohio for Growth” Book One: The Budget Book is this … Continue reading →

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Lincoln Collection at the Allen County Public Library

Posted on September 26, 2009 by

Ever since the announcement that the documents from the Lincoln Collection at the former Lincoln Museum would move to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, I’ve been anxious to see just what treasures are in the collection. If … Continue reading →

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Save Ohio’s Public Libraries

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

Governor Ted Strickland’s proposed state budget includes a nearly 50% cut in the state’s Public Library Fund. This will be devastating to all public libraries, especially to the approximately two-thirds of public libraries that don’t receive local funding. In such … Continue reading →

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Ohio Historical Society is closed this week

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

A reminder to everyone that the Ohio Historical Society — including the Archives/Library — is closed today (March 28) through April 3. You can thank the Ohio legislature and their massive slashing of OHS’ budget for this. Other OHS sites … Continue reading →

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