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Boundary County Library touted in state capitol |
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January 16, 2018 |
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| Idaho State
Librarian Ann Joslin |
The best small library in America got a plug
today, both in the Idaho legislature and in
Besty Russell's "Eye on Boise" column in the
Spokesman Review.
Her column focused on a presentation by Idaho
State Librarian Ann Joslin to the Joint
Finance-Appropriations Committee.
“School and public libraries have a significant
role in promoting early literacy, and could do
more if they were widely recognized as full
partners,” Joslin told lawmakers. “2017 brought
great successes and recognition of Idaho’s
libraries, including the Boundary County Library
District being named the best small library in
America. I look forward to seeing what all of
our libraries do in 2018 to make their
communities better places to live and work, and
if you haven’t been in your public library
lately, I would certainly encourage you to visit
and see what they are doing.”
Joslin wasn't there to cheer on state libraries,
but to encourage law makers to consider a
Commission for Libraries request for an
8.3-percent increase in state general funds, a
request Governor Butch Otter opposes.
To read Betsy's column,
click here. |
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