Is there a Referendum in your Public Library's future?
Even if that future seems far away, take advantage of this PALS series of presentations to learn which factors to consider in making the decision, what steps--legal and otherwise--to take, and how other libraries have fared at the ballot box.
The series will open with a presentation by Shawnee Library System Director, Joe Harris, highlighting the considerations involved in the decision to ask your citizens to vote for either a tax increase, a building bond, or an expansion of territory. This Thursday, August 9th presentation will be via OPAL--an on-line platform--so you can attend at your computer.
On Thursday, August 16th, Attorney Phil Lenzini will discuss the legal considerations and steps involved. Because of the different ways of handling this for a tax-capped and a non tax-capped area, he will address each in separate OPAL presentations.
Tara Griffin of the Harris Bank NA will be sharing tips and techniques learned in her experience working with libraries on building and tax referenda on Thursday, August 23rd. Tara's presentation will be via videoconference.
Rounding out the series will be a panel discussion by PALS member librarians whose libraries have had a referendum. They'll share their experiences and talk about what worked and what didn't in their own case. This program will be available by videoconference on the afternoon following the Public Libraries Fall Meeting on Tuesday, September 25th.
To find out more information and to register, go to CLeO. For additional information, contact Nancy Smith (nancys@palsnet.info or x4466)or Sandy Ringstrom (sandyr@palsnet.info or x2710)
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