[Michlib-l] 2020 Census and my library

[Andrea Estelle]

Hi Lavonne, yes Roger is right. We talked about this at the Coop Director Orientation last week. Check this out from State Aid Application Process packet, p. 2:

 

ii. A public library that does not comply with personnel requirements due to a change in class level following the application of a decennial census may receive state aid if the personnel continue to present valid certificates and were employed before the library received notification of the change in class level. When a person employed before the change in class level leaves the position, the position shall be filled in accordance with the personnel requirements in order for the library to receive state aid.

 

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Libraries_Application_Process_544008_7.pdf 

 

 

Andrea Estelle, MLIS

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From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of OC Lavonne Marshall via Michlib-l
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 11:09 AM
To: Webb, Kathy (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
Subject: [Michlib-l] 2020 Census and my library

 

Hi Kathy,

 

My library is currently categorized as a class III library. I think the results of the 2020 census will add enough people to put my library into a a class IV status.  

 

I am certified at a level III. My question to you is when will the 2020 census numbers go into effect? FYI, my library's FY year runs June - July.

 

Will I need to obtain an MLS degree to remain library director here to qualify for state aid? 

 

I have a MLS library assistant working here but she is not the director. Would that make my library compliant? Or, does the director have to have a level 2 certification?

 

Thanks.

 

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LaVonne Marshall
Director
Coopersville Area District Library
616-837-6809
coopersvillelibrary.org

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