The Library Services and Technology Act had awarded the California State Library $15.7 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year. On Thursday, state library officials revealed the Institute of Museum and Library Services informed them that – as of April 1 – the grant had been terminated.
"We are deeply disappointed by this ill-informed decision, which immediately affects critical programs supported by these funds," said Rebecca Wendt, California Deputy State Librarian, in a statement.
"The California State Library remains committed to serving all of the people of California and will explore alternative means to ensure continued access to essential library services," Wendt stated.
As detailed by the state's Legislative Analyst's Office, the California State Library is heavily reliant on state and federal funding – with nearly 25 percent of the library's budget coming from federal funds.
While the California State Library's collection includes more than 4 million titles, 6,000 maps, 250,000 photographs and other documents, most people can't directly borrow materials from the collection. Instead, interested parties can rent materials through their local public library through an interlibrary loan.
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