Build America's Libraries Act
ALA: 2021
TAKE ACTION NOW!
Introduced on January 28, 2021 by Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), along
with Sens. Bernie Sanders
(I-VT), Sheldon
Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR),
the Build America's Libraries Act would fund upgrades to the nation's library
infrastructure to address challenges such as natural disasters, COVID-19,
broadband capacity, environmental hazards, and accessibility barriers.
This groundbreaking legislation would
pave the way for new and improved library facilities in underserved communities
across the country. Join us in the effort to support this bill and #BuildLibraries
.
The Build America’s Library Act would
begin to address decades of underinvestment by providing funds to repair and
construct modern library facilities in underserved and disadvantaged
communities. Specifically, funding could be used for:
➤ Constructing, renovating, modernizing, or retrofitting library facilities, including by enhancing facilities to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and vulnerability to natural disasters.
* Investing in
library infrastructure projects to improve internet access and connectivity.
➤ Reducing or eliminating the presence of
potential hazards to library staff and patrons, including toxic substances,
lead, mold, mildew, and unsafe drinking water.
* Making library facilities more
accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities.
➤ Improving library facilities for the purposes of supporting place-based services or community-based partnerships that provide library patrons with access to educational, workforce, behavioral health, mental health, and social services.
Resources
ALA one-pager: Build America's Libraries Act
Press release: ALA acclaims reintroduction of Build
America's Libraries Act
Bill
text: S. 127
Share Your Story
What are the biggest challenges you face in your library facilities? What impact would this legislation have on your community? Share your story with ALA to help make the case for federal support for library construction and modernization.
Your elected officials want to hear
concrete examples of impact and need from their constituents - increase your
impact by sharing your story.
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