Wisconsin Library Legislation and Funding, Law, Standards, Policies and Planning

Below are resources and links to information on library legislation and funding issues, including the 2003-05 state budget. This page also includes library law, standards, polices and planning.

Legislation and Funding Information

• Task Force on Library Legislation and Funding
• Results of the Task Force bills
  • SB 273 (the "Language Bill") resulted in 2005 Wisconsin Act 226 and had these results: Summary in Word format
  • SB 272 (the "Reform Bill")resulted in 2005 Wisconsin Act 420 and had these results: Summary in Word format
  • Frequently Asked Questions About the County Library Funding to Adjacent Counties (from Act 420)
• 2005-07 State Budget
  • DPI Budget Request for Library Services
  • Summary of 2005 Assembly Bill 100 Comparison of Governor and Joint Committee on Finance Proposed 2005-2007 Budget Provisions Related to Elementary and Secondary Education and State Agency Operations
• 2003-05 State Budget
  • Final Budget Provisions This is a summary of the final budget related to education and library services, including vetoes by the governor.
  • Most library programs funded at last year’s levels (article from Channel)

Library Law, Standards, Policies and Planning

• Wisconsin public library and library system:
  • Statutes (PDF)
  • Administrative Code (PDF)
• Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law and Library Board Closed Sessions
• FAQ About Wisconsin's Public Records Law
• Wisconsin Department of Justice SPAR Resources, including Open Meetings and Public Records guidelines.
• Wisconsin Public Library Standards
• County Library Planning and Funding and Other Library Law Issues (from 1997 Act 150 and 2005 Act 420)
• Wisconsin Library Policy Resources Page.
  Links to policies of many Wisconsin public libraries.
• Economic Impact Studies and Resources
  Links to various economic impact studies and resources for conducting local studies.
• Copyright Resources for Schools and Libraries.
  Links to resources to help schools and public libraries comply with U.S. copyright law.

Public Library Development Team's Work Plan.

• Includes the Team's mission, ongoing activities, and specific activities for the current budget year.

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If you have any questions, please contact

Mike Cross, Consultant for Public Administration and Funding
State Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning
Public Library Development
125 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7841, Madison WI 53707-7841
608-267-9225, fax 608-266-2529
michael.cross@dpi.wi.gov

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For questions about this information, contact Michael H. Cross (608) 267-9225

Last updated on 2/25/2008 9:06:14 AM