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CONTACT GOVERNOR
PAT QUINN

Ask him to retain funding for Illinois Library Systems in the FY2011 State of Illinois budget, and to release the funds that the State owes to Illinois Library Systems in FY2010.

Governor Pat Quinn is currently working on the FY2011 State of Illinois budget, and there is a real possibility that Illinois Library Systems may not be funded next year.

These funds are critical so that we can continue to share books and other resources with the 464 libraries in the Metropolitan Library System.

We need to show the Governor how important Libraries are!

To contact Governor Pat Quinn:

E-Mail him at this link:
 
http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm

Or stop by the library and fill out a postcard.
We will mail the postcards for you!


Metropolitan Library System Logo Metropolitan Library System - Services Suspended after June 30, 2010

Metropolitan Library System
Has Suspended Services on June 30, 2010

A Message to Library Patrons

While you are aware of the financial problems the State of Illinois is experiencing you may not be aware of the impact it is having on your local public library service.

Illinois Library Systems are funded directly by the State. Two of the most important services that they support financially are shared online catalogs (SWAN in our case) and the delivery of materials between libraries.

Libraries in this area are part of the Metropolitan Library System (MLS). The website address for MLS is http://www.mls.lib.il.us

Because of the long delays in receiving State monies due them, Illinois Library Systems are cutting services and staff. This will have an impact on your local library.

With the loss of MLS’s financial support for services, your local library will need to cover these expenses itself and perhaps even downsize some services to make them more affordable.

The impact on services to patrons may include:
• Limits on the number of items that may be ordered or borrowed from other libraries
• A longer waiting period for items requested from other libraries
• Modification or elimination of special programs or joint ventures such as the Macy’s Museum Adventure Pass Program

Over the next year(s) changes will occur as libraries adapt to the loss of system support. We will do all we can to keep you informed of these changes and to minimize their effects on service to you, our patrons.

Illinois libraries have always been and will continue to be committed to providing the best possible service to their communities. We will continue to work together toward that goal.

The priority of all Illinois libraries is to sustain the statewide delivery service and all shared online catalogs to make sure that resource sharing continues between libraries.

HOW TO HELP:
CONTACT OUR LEGISLATORS!

Tell them to provide the funding
they have promised to Libraries!

State Representative:  David E. Miller
708-201-8000
217-782-8087
E-Mail: RepDavidMiller@aol.com

State Senator:  James T. Meeks
708-862-1515
217-782-8066
E-Mail: jmeeks@senatedem.ilga.gov


Take Action!
Help Restore Funding to
Illinois Library Systems

What Are Library Systems and Why Do They Matter?

 
 

 

Now Available at the
South Holland Library
 
Blu-ray

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Playaway
Playaway

Playaway Portable Audio Books

 
Stop in today and browse
these new collections!
 

Museum Adventure Pass Program

Museum Adventure Pass Program

Pass Program details 

 
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WinWay Resume Deluxe Version 12
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Available in the Library
on the Adult Multi-Access Stations


Reading Magnifier
available at the Library

Reading Magnifier

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from reading?
Stop by and use our magnifier.
It's easy - we'll show you how!


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Sunday   CLOSED

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