Tag: LIBRARY BOARD

State library board reverses decision on federal grant administration despite director's protests

The Alabama Public Library Service executive board voted on Thursday to reinstate a policy allowing a competitive bid process for local libraries to receive federal grant funds, much to the chagrin of APLS director Nancy Pack.

Ivey stands by move to get involved in state library controversy — 'I believe this was the right thing to do, and I will always stand for what’s right'

Governor Kay Ivey stands by her decision to enter the inflammatory fray of Alabama’s ongoing library debate, a move that led to a sweeping series of rule changes regulating how libraries can purchase and display sexually explicit or obscene material meant for minors.

Baldwin County Commission to consider dissolving library cooperative board

The move comes after the library cooperative board fired all employees in May.

Baldwin County Library Cooperative fires entire staff; Commission investigating 'very rogue' actions

The Baldwin County Commission is investigating the firing of the entire Baldwin County Library Cooperative (BCLC) staff.