OLA Legislative Committee

Legislative Committee
Oklahoma Library Association

Committee Charge

The Committee's responsibility is to coordinate OLA's legislative involvement, promptly communicate with the officers and membership about state or federal legislation concerning Oklahoma libraries, and encourage understanding and involvement of members in the legislative process.

Co-Chairs:	Kathy Hale	Southern Prairie Library System	khale@spls.lib.ok.us	580-477-2890
	Jayme Seat	Norman Public Schools	jseat@norman.k12.ok.us	405-366-5884

OLA 2008 Legislative Goals

Increase State Aid for Public Libraries to $2.50 per capita
Provide additional resources such as genealogy databases and downloadable audiobooks
Support equal access to information for all Oklahomans
Keep library governance local for public and school libraries
Ensure quality school library programs for students staffed by certified master's level library media specialists
Oppose TABOR or any similar legislation

Legislative Committee Links

Library Legislation Update
Who's Who in the Oklahoma Senate and House
Oklahoma Legislature
Oklahoma's U.S. Congressional Delegation
ALA Washington Office
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