PUBLIC LIBRARIES
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POSITION IN BRIEF:
Support a public library system as a basic community service
with a long-term, assured, stable and adequate funding source.
Support access by all persons to public library
services as a major source of knowledge and information necessary
for informed, active participation in a democratic society.
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POSITIONS
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1. Increase recognition of the essential nature of public libraries
in a democratic society:
a. Provision of library services for and to all potential users.
b. Provision of adequate hours of service including evening and weekend hours.
c. Provision of library resources in keeping with new ideas and technological advances, with an easy to use retrieval system.
d. Provision of adequate professional and non-professional paid staff.
2. Promote measures to insure the efficiency and economy of library services:
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b. Continue the use of volunteers to supplement paid staff.
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3. Support improvement of library facilities to increase accessibility.
4. Support long-term, assured, stable and adequate funding for public libraries:
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b. Encourage private contributions to augment library facilities and services.
Adopted 1998; Readopted at last convention.