State Historical Society of Missouri Hours & Services Cut – Missouri History Speakers’ Bureau Discontinued

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

Massachusetts State Library May Close to Save $

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 Victoria (B.C.) Genealogical Society Loses Their $17,000 Annual Grant

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

Shortened Hours at the T. Elmer Cox Library

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

Update on the Library of Michigan Petition

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

Hands Around the Library Rally Held at the Library of Michigan

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

Michigan Governor Eliminates the Michigan State Library

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

The Connecticut State Library has 15 Staff Members Taking Early Retirement

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

The Historical Collection of the Bridgeport Connecticut Library to Have Hours Cut to 3 days Per Week

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

Municipal Bonds Have a NEGATIVE Outlook According to Moody’s

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