In early March, several librarians made a presentation to the VT Telecom Authority about the expanding role of libraries in providing public access to technology and high-speed Internet services. The mission of VTA is, in part, to ensure “that all residences and business in all regions of the state have access to affordable broadband services not later than the end of the year 2010.”

The committee was thrilled to hear the presentation, and we hope it is a start of a conversation about our need for additional resources to meet increasing demands for services. A handout prepared for the meeting can be found here, Connecting the Unconnected.

If you would like more information, contact Lisa von Kann, Library Director, St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 802-748-8291, 1vkann[at]stjathenaeum.org.

Posted on Friday, April 4th, 2008 at 1:17 pm in the Government Relations, Uncategorized category.

The VLA membership is on the calendar year cycle, so this is the time to renew or become a new member.  Please find membership benefits and the form under the VLA Info category. Or download the form:

Posted on Thursday, March 6th, 2008 at 9:37 am in the Uncategorized category.

VERMONT LIBRARIES Comments by Howard Norman for Legislation for Libraries DayJanuary 18, 2008

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Posted on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 12:14 pm in the Uncategorized, events, news category.

We are delighted to announce that Senator Claire Ayer of Addison County has introduced S. 220, “An Act Relating to the Confidentiality of Library Patron Records,” in response to VLA’s request for a stronger and clearer law protecting the confidentiality of our library patrons. 

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Posted on Tuesday, January 8th, 2008 at 11:55 am in the Intellectual Freedom, Uncategorized, news category.