2017 MLA Annual Conference

For most of us non-professional librarians, we are aware of our community's library. We support our libraries, and as a member of a Friend's group or similar organization we may try to raise money for the library. Few of us understand the structure and financing of our public libraries, although more than ever, it is critical that we do understand so that we can be effective supporters and work to influence the right branches of government to insure quality library systems. Today we would like to provide a brief description of several systems along with their governance and revenue sources. We would also like to talk about several completed and proposed library expansions, and the factors that moved them forward. Hopefully this will help library supporters work to support and improve their libraries. We hope to also answer any questions the audience has.