Alabama-ALA Split Signals Broader Issues.
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| Title: | Alabama-ALA Split Signals Broader Issues. |
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| Authors: | Peet, Lisa |
| Source: | Library Journal. Mar2024, Vol. 149 Issue 3, p10-14. 3p. |
| Geographic Terms: | Alabama |
| Company/Entity: | American Library Association , Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) , Alabama Public Library Service |
| People: | Ivey, Kay, 1944-, Pack, Nancy |
| Abstract: | The article reports on the decision of Alabama to part ways with the American Library Association (ALA), joining Florida, Missouri, Montana, Texas, and Wyoming, which was announced on January 30, 2024. Topics include Republican leaders who have been pushing Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) to sever ties with ALA, a letter sent by Governor Kay Ivey to APLS Director Dr. Nancy Pack about Alabama libraries, and the plan by Ivey to restrict funds for Alabama public libraries. |
| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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| Abstract: | The article reports on the decision of Alabama to part ways with the American Library Association (ALA), joining Florida, Missouri, Montana, Texas, and Wyoming, which was announced on January 30, 2024. Topics include Republican leaders who have been pushing Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) to sever ties with ALA, a letter sent by Governor Kay Ivey to APLS Director Dr. Nancy Pack about Alabama libraries, and the plan by Ivey to restrict funds for Alabama public libraries. |
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| ISSN: | 03630277 |
