H1N1 Virus and State Aid Requirements–If I have to close the library or...
Quite simply, no. The occurrence of a natural catastrophe (including a limited emergency closing due to illness or death) does not affect compliance with the state aid to public libraries program. We...
View ArticleFurloughs Redux
My town has proposed shutting down the library for two weeks during the holidays for furloughs. How does this affect certification in the State Aid to Public Libraries program? Let me begin by saying...
View ArticleReview of compliance with the hours open requirement in the State Aid to...
We receive many questions regarding the requirement for hours of service in the State Aid program. This post will cover some of the most common questions. Compliance with statutory (MGL, c.78, s. 19B...
View ArticleWe are anticipating that our library may not meet its MAR for FY 2011. If we...
Good question. Receiving a waiver of the Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR) does not result in a reduced state aid award. If, however, the library did not meet the full standard for hours open...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between a waiver and accommodation?
Waiver refers to a waiver of the Municipal Appropriation Requirement (MAR). The ability to grant waivers of this requirement is given to the Board of Library Commissioners in statute and reiterated or...
View ArticleNow that FY2011 budget time is here, what about the Municipal Appropriation...
What you should do as you prepare your FY2011 budget(s): Calculate your FY2011 MAR. Compare your FY2011 MAR to the budget(s) proposed by the town. If it appears that the FY2011 budget will not meet the...
View ArticleHow long does it take to be certified again after losing state aid...
I am writing to answer the questions that you asked about certification in the State Aid to Public Libraries program. Let me begin by stating that the State Aid to Public Libraries program is a...
View ArticleThe override in my town has failed and will result in a 94% cut in my library...
Some background first. The state aid program is an annual voluntary program. When a municipality and its library apply for state aid and are certified as meeting the statutory and regulatory...
View ArticleFY2013 State Aid to Public Libraries Budget Tips
As you enter into preparations for submission of your FY2013 budgets to municipal officials, here are a few activities to keep in mind: Calculate your library’s FY2013 Municipal Appropriation...
View ArticleFY2014 Budget Tips for State Aid to Public Libraries Program
As you enter into preparations for submission of your FY2014 budgets to municipal officials, here are a few activities to keep in mind: Calculate your library’s FY2014 Municipal Appropriation...
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