And The Advocacy Paid Off

For the first time in 17 years, the state appropriation for CLiC was increased — by $150,000. As a result of this additional state funding — which CLiC earmarked as subsidy for the statewide Courier — management was able to apply significant reductions to the Courier cost model, across all areas and with cost-saving impact for ALL participating libraries. Last spring, the CLiC Board endorsed a proposed implementation of significant percentage reductions for small and rural libraries, which historically have been underfunded across Colorado. However, large libraries also will see measurable reductions in their costs.

Overall, as a result of the additional state funding, libraries throughout Colorado will enjoy savings ranging from 8% to nearly 48%, depending on each library’s size, its volume of resource-sharing activity, and its number of service/stop days. We’re preparing materials and stories to reflect the incredible impact this will have for libraries and the communities they serve. But we still need your help!