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Considering Politicized Censorship in Academic Libraries: Findings from a New Ithaka S&R Report
Join the EveryLibrary Institute for a discussion of a new report by Ithaka S&R about the censorship landscape for academic libraries. The Ithaka S+R team conducted interviews with 15 deans, directors, and university librarians in fall 2023. They found that academic library collections were not being directly censored by policy or subject to large-scale, systematic content challenges, yet they also found that the policy and political climate was influencing collection development practices, as well as staff morale and talent management. We will discuss how this emerging policy landscape and rapidly evolving political climate are impacting the research libraries of public universities.
Discussion Panel:
Roger C. Schonfeld, Vice President, Organizational Strategy / ITHAKA, Libraries, Scholarly Communication, and Museums / Ithaka S+R
Ess Pokornowski, Senior Analyst, Libraries, Scholarly Communication Program / ITHAKA, Libraries, Scholarly Communication, and Museums / Ithaka S+R
RSVP today to attend the live virtual event on Friday, April 12th at 1:00 PM EST and a link to the on-demand archive.
Financial Forecasting Model
Andrew Kim, of PMA will conduct a webinar covering a financial forecasting model for libraries. This will include forecasting the library's property tax levy, giving as an example a library district in an Illinois county subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. Additionally, we will be discussing the forecasting of your library's major funds, including its Corporate Fund and Capital Project Fund. We will also be exploring how to incorporate a potential major capital project into the forecast to determine how large a project your library can afford.
*This model is currently being used in Illinois and therefore may be most applicable to Illinois libraries. However, there will be general takeaways for any library.
RSVP now to reserve your place on Monday, April 15th at 3:00 PM EST and receive a link to view the recording on demand.
About PMA
For over 35 years, units of government have turned to PMA as a trusted partner and integral component of their long-term financial success. With billions of dollars invested annually, PMA provides over 4,000 public entities, including library districts, with a diverse lineup of customized financial solutions through a team of highly experienced professionals and some of the most innovative technology available. PMA has earned a reputation in the public sector for developing financial solutions that work for a government's investment and debt issuance needs.
Presenter
Andrew Kim joined PMA Securities in 2015. He has been in the public finance industry since 2009 as both an investment banker and a municipal advisor, and has extensive experience structuring numerous bond issues for communities and library districts throughout the State of Illinois. At PMA, Andrew is responsible for expanding PMA's Public Finance footprint among units of government in the northern region of the State of Illinois. He has worked with numerous Illinois library districts and has twice spoken at the ILA Annual Conference. Andrew's education includes a bachelor of arts in economics from Northwestern University and a master of public policy from the University of Chicago.
EveryLibrary Institute Webinars on Demand
Looking for webinars to help libraries win campaigns, elections, and navigate the politics of library funding? See webinars on demand from EveryLibrary Institute.