State Libraries–Florida
Source: Tallahassee Democrat
Is the State Library of Florida About to Go on the Chopping Block?
From the article, “Barratt Wilkins spent 26 years as the Florida State librarian before retiring earlier this month. He held a title that stretches back to 1925, and he supervised a library that was founded in 1845 when Florida became a state. So forgive him if he’s less than thrilled that Gov. Jeb Bush proposes to eliminate the Florida State Library as part of the new state budget. “It’s kind of a repudiation of everything I worked for and everything the previous state librarians had worked for,” Wilkins said. “I’m baffled, upset and concerned. I think we had a credible product, agency and program. And I just don’t see those things continuing.” Bush and other state officials don’t share Wilkins’ alarm. But the governor’s budget proposal for 2003-2004 clearly calls for changes in the Division of Library and Information Services.
UPDATED 1/28 “Bush: Drop state library’s funds” (via The Miami Herald)
See Also: Direct to the State Library of Florida
See Also: Brief Article in LJ

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