Florida Libraries - Volume 23 - Editor's Note and 1974 Budget Rumors

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Florida Libraries Volume 23, Number 1 (January 1973) outlines the Florida Library Association’s publication and editorial transition, including resignation of the official editor and appointment of a new editor. The editor’s note explains a temporary newsletter format and plans for a pre-conference issue. The issue also addresses FY 1974 budget rumors, calls for immediate congressional action supporting LSCA/ESEA II library programs, and lists upcoming events and annual FLA awards with nomination deadlines and contact information.

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Editor's Note

FY 1974 Budget Rumors

Action Needed Now

Coming Events

Renew Your Membership - Be Active in Your Library Assoc

Volume 23,Number 1 January,1973 As you can see by this new format of Florida Libraries,the As-sociation,at long last,is facing up to the realities of this era ofspiraling_inflation. In fact,it is a matter of producing a commu-nication for our members in the area of either $500 an issue or at acost of $2,000. Choice of the latter would require an increase inAssociation dues which the Executive Board felt was not practical. The Association has been fortunate in delaying the confrontationwith the growing expense of publication from the second half of 1970at which time the State Library,with permission of the Departmentof State,began publishing the journal jointly with the Association. However,in the ensuing months and seven issues of Florida Li-braries_later,some major problems did arise among which were dualand differing philosophies of editorship,publication delays causedby priority projects,the publication no longer identified as "Offi-cial Journal of F.L.A.",and a new state statute calling for strictaccountability of publications by state agencies. Amicable severanceof the joint publishing venture was the solution arrived at by aspecial committee of the F.L.A.Board meeting with the Secretary ofState's Committee last summer. At the October meeting of F.L.A.'s Executive Board,where thereport and recommendations of the Publications Committee were con-sidered,there was agreement to retain the title of Florida Li-braries and continue publication on a bi-monthly basis,rather thanquarterly,but reduce the number of pages,using less expensive pa-per: It was also_learned at the meeting that Ms.Lu Alice Sands,official F.L.A.editor of Florida Libraries,had resigned. Later,via a ballot by mail,the Board unanimously appointed Tom Scott,Di-rector of Central Florida Regional Library,as editor. David Kantor,Pres.F.L.A. # Editor's Note: This is a temporary format until such time that a bulk mailingpermit can be secured and a commercial printer contacted to publishthe Newsletter. The next issue will be our Pre-Conference edition and is scheduled to be in the mails the second week of March. Be-ginning with the Pre-Conference issue,we plan to resume such fea-tures as:"News Notes","Florida Books","Professional Literature",etc. We eagerly solicit your contributions to Florida Libraries.We would like to be advised of innovative programs of service,note-worthy acquisitions,building programs,professional accolades,staffassignments,promotions,etc. In addition,we hope to publish re-ports of Divisional,Committee,and Roundtable activities. I lookforward to your suggestions,comments,criticism,and COOPERATION i.e.CONTRIBUTIONS! According to the ALA Washington Newsletter... # FY 1974 Budget Rumors President Nixon is expected to submit his FY 1974 budget recom-mendations to Congress on January 29,1973. Although not officiallyconfirmed,rumor has it that the budget picture is grim,with nofunds whatever for library programs. Thus a major battle is on thehorizon. # ACTION NEEDED NOW Communicate at once with your Representatives and Senators. Sendeach one positive information on the contributions LSCA and/or ESEAII have made in the FY 1974 budget. Concentrate now on the FY 1973appropriations. Urge that Congress enact a third FY 1973 Labor-HEWAppropriations bill. Give specific examples of library programsand_services made possible by LSCA and/or ESEA II.Give graphic ex-amples of what will happen if library programs are funded all yearat the level of the continuing resolution. State library agenciesshould send to each member of the state's delegation in Washingtonannual reports or other positive documents highlighting beneficialeffects of LSCA. Public and school librarians should send eachmember information about the accomplishments made possible in theirlibraries by LSCA or ESEA II. Library trustees and library users,children as well as adults,should be urged to do the same. Do notdelay. Act now. Send copies of your co

FAQs

What publication changes are discussed in the issue?

The association revises the publication schedule to a bi-monthly basis, reduces pages and costs, and shifts editorial leadership after the official editor resigned.

What budget topic is raised for FY 1974?

The issue discusses rumors that President Nixon’s FY 1974 budget recommendations will provide no funds for library programs, leading to a major legislative battle.

What action does the issue request readers to take immediately?

Readers are asked to contact their representatives and senators with specific examples of how LSCA and/or ESEA II supported library programs, and to send copies to the ALA Washington Office.

What are the upcoming events and awards included in the issue?

The issue lists conferences and library events and provides annual FLA award categories, nomination timing (by January 31, 1973), and a contact person for additional information.

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