EPA Libraries Receive Funding, SLA Receives Clarification pn EPA Plan to Restore Libraries
From the Special Libraries Association:
Concern has also been aired that the EPA may not resume physical library operations in all the regions. On 17 January 2008, SLA received clarification regarding the future physical presence of EPA Libraries.Molly O'Neill, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Environmental Information and Chief Information Officer, stated: "EPA intends to fully comply with the Congressional instructions included in our FY08 Appropriations Bill. In accordance with the Bill, the Agency will complete a Report to Congress on our plan for reestablishing a physical presence to complement our existing library services in the Regions. We remain committed to improving the EPA library network to enhance access to environmental information."