PO Box 23192 R.P.O. Churchill Square St. John’s, NL A1B 4J9

Cathy Bennett, MHA Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board Main Floor, East Block Confederation Building P.O. Box 8700 St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

Dear Minister, Following last week’s release of the controversial 2016-17 provincial budget, the Newfoundland and Labrador Library Association (NLLA) feels compelled to speak on behalf of the province’s valued libraries and library patrons, to emphasize the increased importance of our public libraries during this financial crisis, and the impact of the cuts to both libraries and their patrons. The Detailed Expenditure Reductions for Budget 2016-17 (http://www.budget.gov.nl.ca/budget2016/expenditure/default.htm#eecd), indicates that the Provincial Information and Library Resources Board (PILRB), will receive at least a $300,500 cut in its operating grant for 2016-17, up to a possible $1,061,300 cut in “Annualized Savings.” While the impact of these cuts remains to be determined, any reduction that could result in the loss of programs, services, branches or jobs would be detrimental to both the public library system and their patrons. NL Public Libraries are only beginning to recover from the $1.2 million budget cut they received in 2013 (CBC, March 27, 2013). The current cuts will negate those efforts and place the libraries behind again and impede future progress. Public libraries are essential resources to assist in fundamental skills such as job searching, and education and career development. In a time of job loss, it is increasingly important to be able to offer access to computers, internet, specialized resources and skilled library workers. As a result of this budget, the www.JobsinNL.ca website will be discontinued, and the need for assistance with job searching will only increase. Our public libraries also have free public computers which provide access to the increasing number of both provincial and federal online services.

In addition, Newfoundland and Labrador will become the first province in Canada to implement a 10% provincial book tax for book purchases by individuals. Our province has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country and this tax will place barriers between our people and the resources they need. Last year’s budget resulted in the closure of the non-profit organization Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador (CBC, July 25, 2015). This year, the elimination of the HST rebate on books purchased by individuals suggests a devaluation of literacy skills. Furthermore, the tax will place an increasing burden on libraries to provide resources that the people of our province can no longer afford because of the book tax and other cuts. Devastating cuts have been made across all sectors, and these cuts will be most acutely felt by the vulnerable populations in our province: our lowest earners, currently living below or just above the poverty line. We implore you to remember how important supporting libraries and literacy are in times like these, and to reflect this in the budget. Libraries are essential in providing access to online resources, job searching, and career development. Public libraries are key resources in their communities, providing essential programming and access to a variety of resources. For many, libraries provide the only access to these services. The NLLA urges the provincial government to preserve our province’s public libraries, for the people of our province, for our valued and essential library workers, and for those who depend on them, and have nowhere else to turn. Sincerely, Amanda Tiller-Hackett President Krista Godfrey Vice President Catherine Lawton Past President Kristen Romme Treasurer Heather Pretty

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