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I just received the following notice from Carol Roark, the Manager of Special Collections (Texas/Dallas History, Genealogy and Fine Books) at the Dallas Public Library. They’ve had a change in hours. I note that the hours aren’t all that long Continue reading Hours Change at the Dallas Public Library
The following announcement has been posted by the State Historical Society of Missouri: Due to a 25 percent withholding in its fiscal year 2010 state appropriation, the State Historical Society of Missouri is decreasing its hours open to the public Continue reading State Historical Society of Missouri Hours & Services Cut – Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau Discontinued
The Massachusetts Governor’s Office announced at a press conference on Thursday, October 29 that Governor Patrick is considering closing the State Library of Massachusetts as a cost-saving measure. Open to the public since 1826, the State Library has developed comprehensive Continue reading Massachusetts State Library May Close to Save $
The following teaser is from an article in the November 3, 2009 edition of the Victoria News, about the loss of a $17,000 annual grant by the Victoria Genealogical Society. It’s feared that their library may be in serious trouble Continue reading The Victoria (B.C.) Genealogical Society Loses Their $17,000 Annual Grant
The recession continues to take it’s toll on genealogy research facilities. The hours at the popular T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Library in Greeneville, Tennessee have been shortened by almost half. The T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Library, Continue reading Shortened Hours at the T. Elmer Cox Library
The following was received from the Federation of Genealogical Societies: Within the genealogical community, the Library of Michigan has long been recognized as one of the premier state libraries in the country. The cohesive Library of Michigan collection with over Continue reading Update on the Library of Michigan Petition
Check out the article, pictures and video about the “Hands Around the Library” Rally at the Library of Michigan. I found the following paragraph enlightening: Unfortunately Governor Granholm was not in her office that day. While we were there trying Continue reading Hands Around the Library Rally Held at the Library of Michigan
As I have blogged before, the Library of Michigan is scheduled to “go away,” and supposedly save the state a lot of money… Genealogists aren’t taking this lying down – and a rally in support of the library is scheduled Continue reading Rally to be Held at the Library of Michigan August 5
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has signed an executive order eliminating the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries and thus cutting about $2 million in associated, annual costs from the 2010 budget. The order includes the following changes: • The Continue reading Michigan Governor Eliminates the Michigan State Library
As I blogged a while back, venerable Sam Weller’s Bookstore in downtown Salt Lake City has announced that they will be closing the Main St. bookstore at some time in the near future – and moving to an undisclosed location Continue reading So Sad to See Sam Weller’s Bookstore Go…
David Lambert just Twittered that the Connecticut State Library has fifteen staff members taking early retirement including the Archivist. I wonder how this will effect library services? According to recent news reports, Connecticut is struggling with budget cuts that heavily Continue reading The Connecticut State Library has 15 Staff Members Taking Early Retirement
Budgets are tight and cuts are being made. The genealogy library in Edgefield, South Carolina has come under the budget microscope. The following excerpt is from a much longer article on the county council meeting gives some idea of the Continue reading Shall We Cut the Budget for the Genealogy Library?
BRIDGEPORT [Connecticut] — A tight budget is forcing one of the best-known departments of the Bridgeport Public Library to be partially shelved. After July 1, patrons of the library system’s main Burroughs and Saden Library will have only three days Continue reading The Historical Collection of the Bridgeport Connecticut Library to Have Hours Cut to 3 days Per Week
According to reports, nearly half the Minnesota Historical Society staff might be laid off or see their hours cut this summer. State funding cuts of about $2.8 million in each of the next two years – along with what will Continue reading Minnesota Historical Society to Cut Staff & Hours
The New York Times is reporting that Moody’s Investors Service has assigned a negative outlook to the creditworthiness of all local governments in the United States. Folks, this is first time this has ever happened. Now what’s that got to Continue reading Municipal Bonds Have a NEGATIVE Outlook According to Moody’s