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</v:background></xml><![endif]--><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Here is an email I received from the director of our Colorado Talking Book Library about the real possibilities of financial cuts to the budget. I think this is an important issue that we have not had much clarity on. Nicolle gives us the resources to keep informed so we can take action by telling our state and national leaders how important this service is.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Peggy Chong<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Aurora Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-ligatures:none'> Steffen, Nicolle <Steffen_N@cde.state.co.us> <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:01 AM<br><b>To:</b> Peggy Chong <chongpeggy10@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> RE: Question about funding<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Hi, Peggy.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The potential loss of LSTA funding currently distributed by IMLS will have an impact on CTBL and the services provided to patrons. However, the specific effects remain uncertain at this time. The library receives critical resources from NLS, for example audio and braille books, audio players, and braille eReaders. However, the library does not receive funding from NLS. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Below is a link to a summary produced by the Colorado State Library outlining LSTA funding distribution, including details specific to CTBL:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Graphic version:</span> <span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.lrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LSTA_distribution_print.pdf?lrspdfmetric=no">https://www.lrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LSTA_distribution_print.pdf?lrspdfmetric=no</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Text only version:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.lrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FEDERAL-Funding-Makes-a-LOCAL-Difference-in-Colorado-Text-Only.pdf?lrspdfmetric=no">https://www.lrs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/FEDERAL-Funding-Makes-a-LOCAL-Difference-in-Colorado-Text-Only.pdf?lrspdfmetric=no</a></span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Here is the summary I\u2019ve been sharing with the field: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>For those concerned about the potential loss of the IMLS agency and LSTA funding, I encourage reaching out to senators and representatives to express those concerns (see below for more details). Personal stories can be especially impactful\u2014why is CTBL important to you? How would losing access to the library affect your life?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Please find below some resources you can share if someone asks for more information. <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>5 Calls, Save IMLS : <a href="https://5calls.org/issue/institute-museum-library-services-imls-ala/" target="_blank">https://5calls.org/issue/institute-museum-library-services-imls-ala/</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>ALA "Show Up for Libraries: <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/463208600EB4D89A" target="_blank">https://confirmsubscription.com/h/i/463208600EB4D89A</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Find your members of Congress by typing in your address at: <a href="https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member" target="_blank">https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>CTBL:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> The Colorado Talking Book Library receives LSTA funds to support library programs serving people who are blind or print disabled. The Colorado Talking Book Library provides accessible library materials to individuals and organizations across all counties in the state. IMLS support, including LSTA funding, is critical to the operation of CTBL.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>IMLS</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent federal agency that supports libraries, archives, and museums in all 50 states and U.S. territories. IMLS distributes LSTA funds and reports on their use in each state\u2014including Colorado.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>LSTA: </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds the Grants to States program. States, not the federal<b> </b>government, decide how to spend these funds to support libraries in their communities. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>I will update the board with the latest information at the meeting this month. Also, I\u2019ve copied the entire FCTBL board on this email.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Nicolle S.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#000001'>Nicolle</span></b><b><span style='font-size:1.0pt;font-family:remialcxesans;color:white'>\u200b</span></b><b><span style='font-size:1.0pt;font-family:template-zrBCpJraEeqG6QANOhMLNA;color:white'>\u200b</span></b><b><span style='font-size:1.0pt;font-family:zone-1;color:white'>\u200b</span></b><b><span style='font-size:1.0pt;font-family:zones-AQ;color:white'>\u200b</span></b><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#000001'> Steffen, MLIS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='margin:0in'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#000001'>Director<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p style='margin:0in'><span 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