Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to the Minitex library information and resource sharing program. This program is aimed at supporting Minnesota academic and state government libraries by improving their access to a wide array of informational resources.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill specifies the appropriation of funds for the Minitex program. It proposes $8,155,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and $8,208,000 for the fiscal year 2027.
• Resource Expansion: The funds are intended to enhance both conventional and virtual access to information. This includes expanding access to local, state, regional, national, and international resources for library users.

Significant Changes

• This bill primarily focuses on providing financial resources to support the expansion and improvement of library resource sharing in Minnesota. It does not propose changes to existing laws but focuses on enhancing current library services through increased funding.

Relevant Terms

Minitex, library information, resource sharing, academic libraries, state government libraries, funding appropriation, fiscal year, local resources, national resources, international resources.