Oklahoma: Tulsa Library Budget for 2013-14 Cuts More Than $1 Million
From Tulsa World:
The Tulsa City-County Library Commission on Thursday approved a 2013-14 budget that cuts more than $1 million from the library system’s operating budget.
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The operating budget for 2013-14 is $26.4 million, down from $27.4 million last fiscal year.
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The materials and audio visual budget took the biggest hit in the budget, being cut by about $607,000. Travel also was reduced significantly, and a modified hiring freeze has been put in place.
Central Library to Close for Renovations
The Central Library will close around Labor Day so that a $47.8 million, two-year renovation can begin.
“Eighty percent of people will be able to navigate the library on their own,” [Gary] Shaffer [Tulsa Library CEO] said. “That will free staff up for other responsibilities,” which will in turn mean the libraries operate for efficiently with fewer staff members.
Budget cuts will not affect library renovation plans.
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About Gary Price
Gary Price (gprice@gmail.com) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. He earned his MLIS degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. Price has won several awards including the SLA Innovations in Technology Award and Alumnus of the Year from the Wayne St. University Library and Information Science Program. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com.
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