Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Library, Archives, and Information Program

Report 99-05, August 1999




Report Summary

  • The program's functions are beneficial to the state and should be continued;
  • The Florida Department of State should continue to administer the program;
  • The Legislature should consider transferring the Library for the Blind from the Department of Labor and Employment Security to the State Library;
  • The Bureau of Library Development is not effectively monitoring libraries' use of State Aid and Library Cooperative grants;
  • The Bureau of Library and Network Services is meeting the information needs of state agencies, but there are several opportunities to improve the collection development process; and
  • The Bureau of Archives and Records Management has had a positive impact on records management in the state, but the efficiency and effectiveness of the records disposition process could be improved.


Related Reports
  1. Progress Report: The Library, Archives, and Information Program Has Improved Primary Functions
    Report 01-20 March 2001
  2. PB2 Performance Report for the State's Library, Archives, and Information Program
    Report 98-72 March 1999
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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