MLS Plan of Service
Budget Cut Summary
Library Systems will be receiving a 16.5% reduction in funding through the Area & Per Capita grant. For the Metropolitan Library System this means a reduction of $530,879.25 from our state grant of $3,217,450. We were also informed that the public library per capita grant for FY10 will be cut by16% and the school library per capita grant will be reduced by 3%. The Illinois State Library has informed all libraries in Illinois about the cut. The ISL has also informed us that FY2010 LSTA monies are being redirected to ease the cut on libraries in Illinois. This means the there will be no individual grants from the LSTA funding pool. ISL has further said that delivery of materials is to be maintained at FY2009 levels and that there should be no charge for delivery. System support to SWAN also is to remain at the FY2009 funding level.
Based on feedback from recent member surveys and discussions with MLS Advisory groups and the MLS Board of Directors, MLS staff is working on a comprehensive plan to solve this budget crisis.
As always, any questions or concerns may be directed to Alice Calabrese at calabresea@mls.lib.il.us or (630) 734-5146.
Timeline
| Date |
Event |
Goal |
| Wednesday, 8/19 |
Public Advisory Meeting |
Gather input on proposed reduction of services |
| Monday, 8/31 |
Committee of the Whole
(Special Board Meeting) |
Gather input on proposed reduction of services and internal support |
| Tuesday 9/1 afternoon |
MLS Staff Meeting |
Provide update on plan of service and explain staff impact |
| Thursday, 9/03 |
SWAN/MLS Quarterly Meetings |
Explain proposed reduction of services and announce Member Focus Groups |
| Tuesday, 9/08 |
Member Focus Group @ Tinley Park PL |
Gather input on proposed reduction of services |
| Wednesday, 9/09 |
SWAN Council Meeting |
Explain proposed reduction of services |
| Friday, 9/11 |
Member Focus Group @ MLS Chicago |
Gather input on proposed reduction of services |
| Monday, 9/14 |
Member Focus Group @ Oak Park PL |
Gather input on proposed reduction of services |
| Tuesday, 9/15 |
Member Focus Group @ MLS Burr Ridge |
Gather input on proposed reduction of services |
| Monday, 9/21 |
MLS Board Meeting |
Approve FY10 budget amendment |
| Tuesday, 9/22 |
MLS Staff Meeting |
Announce final service and internal support reductions |
| Wednesday, 9/30 |
MLS Budget Due |
Provide ISL with revised Per Capita and budget |
Proposed Plan of Service
The following document was approved at the MLS Board of Directors meeting on 9/21/2009.
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