View the Minnesota Library Advocacy site for information on the 2019 platform, talking point, grassroots advocacy and more.
Talking Points for 2019:
- RLBSS Backgrounder 2019
- Legacy Backgrounder 2019
- RLTA Talking Points/Backgrounder
2018 Library Legislative Platform
Talking Points:
RLBSS Talking Points (HF 1382 & SF 1033)
Multicounty Multitype Talking Points 2018
School Libraries Grant Pool HF2698 2018
Construction projects — 2018 Bonding
MN Library Net Neutrality Talking Points 2018
Rural Broadband Coalition Fact Sheet 2018
CRPLSA has a long history of initiating and supporting legislative activity relevant to library operations and services.
2017 Library Legislative Platform
Talking Points:
Broadband Telecommunications Access for Schools and Public Libraries
Library Legacy Request HF 1308 & SF 1134
Regional Library Basic System Support (RLBSS) HF 1382 & SF 1033
2016 Library Legislative Platform
Talking Points for the Library Construction Grants: Accessibility and Improvement
Libraries around the state have passed resolutions supporting the Minnesota Broadband Vision – Click here for information
2015 Library Legislative Platform
Supplementary Infographics offer background information on each legislative plank.
- Regional Library Basic System Support (RLBSS) infographic
- Multitype funding infographic
- Regional Library Telecommunications Aid (RLTA) talking points
- Library Legacy request for FY2016-2017
- Library Legacy infographic – summarizing FY2014 activities
- CRPLSA letter to Senator Cohen requesting inclusion in the Senate plans for ACHF
- Minnesota Electronic Health Library talking points
- Minitex infographic
2015 Special Legislative Initiative
In an unprecedented action, nine regions are undertaking a separate legislative initiative during the 2015 legislative session to change the Regional Library Basic System Support (RLBSS) formula.
- Infographic outlining the proposed RLBSS formula change
- Detailed talking points describing significant factors pertaining to the proposed RLBSS formula change
- Detailed historical comparison, 1993 – 2015, showing the geographic shift in the distribution of the equalization portion of the RLBSS appropriation
For many years CRPLSA has studied a variety of solutions in an effort to lessen formula volatility and budget uncertainty. However, the group has been unable to secure unanimous agreement. In 2013, a special joint CRPLSA/MELSA Ad Hoc Funding Committee proposed a formula change that was approved by nine regional library boards.
This proposal reduces the equalization factor from 25% to 15% and increases the basic system service factor from 5% to 15%. The formula change is endorsed by:
- Arrowhead Library System (ALS)
- East Central Regional Library (ECRL)
- Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL)
- Northwest Regional Library (NWRL)
- Pioneerland Library System (PLS)
- Plum Creek Library System (PCLS)
- SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating)
- Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative (TdSLC)
- Viking Library System (VLS)
2014 MLA – MEMO Library Legislative Platform
Supplementary details or “talking points” offer more information on each legislative plank and are useful when advocating for specific initiatives.
- Public Library Accessibility and Construction Grant
- Broadband Telecommunication Access for Schools and Libraries
- eBooks and Libraries (an FAQ)
- eBooks and School Libraries
- eBooks and Academic Libraries
- Pricing comparison prepared by Douglas County Library (Colorado, 2013)
2013 MLA – MEMO Library Legislative Platform
Supplementary details or “talking points” offer background information
- Arts and Cultural Heritage Funding Library Legacy Talking Points
- Data Privacy on Electronic Materials Talking Points
- Electronic Library of Minnesota – ELM Talking Points
- Homework Help Talking Points
- Minitex and MnLINK Talking Points
- Minitex supplemental informational handout
- Multitype Library Services Talking Points
- Regional Library Basic System Support Talking Points
- Regional Library Telecommunications Access Talking Points
2012 MLA/MEMO Library Legislative Platform
MLA/MEMO talking points to assist library staff, trustees, and Friends when sharing information with legislators.
2011 MLA/MEMO Library Legislative Platform
Background information on each of the planks or issues referenced in the 2011 library legislative platform
- 2011 Telecommunications Talking Points
- Regional Library Systems
- 2011 Library Legacy Funding Talking Points
- Minitex and MnLINK
- 2011 Library Accessibility Improvement Grants Talking Points
- 2011 Governor’s Workforce Development Council Talking Points
- 2011 Maintenance of Effort -MOE – Talking Points
2010 MLA – MEMO Legislative Platform as revised February 3, 2010 for Library Legislative Day, February 24, 2010: Talk Is Cheap. Advocate, Advocate, Advocate!
- Talking Points for Platform 2010: Academic Libraries
- Talking Points for Platform 2010: Broadband Task Force
- Talking Points for Platform 2010: Public Library Accessibility and Improvement Grants
- Talking Points for Platform 2010: School Library Media Centers
Previous Library Legislative Platforms
2009 Legislative Platform
2008 Legislative Platform
2007 Legislative Platform
2006 Legislative Platform
2005 Legislative Platform
2004 Legislative Platform
2003 Legislative Platform
2002 Legislative Platform