Below are resources and links to information on library legislation and funding issues, including the 2003-05 state budget. This page also includes library law, standards, polices and planning.

Legislation and Funding Information

• Task Force on Library Legislation and Funding
• Results of the Task Force bills
  • SB 273 (the "Language Bill") resulted in 2005 Wisconsin Act 226 and had these results: Summary in Word format
  • SB 272 (the "Reform Bill")resulted in 2005 Wisconsin Act 420 and had these results: Summary in Word format
  • Frequently Asked Questions About the County Library Funding to Adjacent Counties (from Act 420)
• 2009-11 State Budget for Library Services

Library Law, Standards, Policies and Planning

• Wisconsin public library and library system:
  • Statutes
  • Administrative Code
• Wisconsin's Open Meetings Law and Library Board Closed Sessions
• FAQ About Wisconsin's Public Records Law
• Wisconsin Department of Justice Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law.
• Wisconsin Public Library Standards
• County Library Planning and Funding and Other Library Law Issues (from 1997 Act 150 and 2005 Act 420)
• Wisconsin Library Policy Resources Page. Links to policies of many Wisconsin public libraries.
• Economic Impact Studies and Resources. Links to various economic impact studies and resources for conducting local studies.
• Copyright Resources for Schools and Libraries. Links to resources to help schools and public libraries comply with U.S. copyright law.

Public Library Development Team's Work Plan

• includes the team's mission, ongoing activities, and specific activities for the current budget year.

If you have any questions, please contact:

John DeBacher, Director
Public Library Development Team
Division for Libraries and Technology
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 S. Webster St., P.O. Box 7841, Madison WI 53707-7841
(608) 267-9225, fax 608-267-9207
john.debacher@dpi.wi.gov