Infopowering at Library

Item 255 #13h

Language
Page 201, line 50, strike "$5,572,297" and insert "$6,572,297".
Page 201, line 50, strike "$5,577,988" and insert "$8,277,988".
Page 202, line 9, before "It", insert "A."
Page 202, after line 24, insert:
"B. This Item includes $1,000,000 from the general fund the first year and $1,000,000 from the general fund the second year to assist The Library of Virginia in its efforts to increase computer and Internet access at local public libraries.  This Item also includes $1,700,000 from the general fund in the second year for electronic resource materials.  The Librarian of Virginia and the Secretary of Technology shall collaborate in developing proposals for alternative Internet access spaces in public libraries designed to encourage usage by individuals who are less likely to use conventional library facilities.  The Librarian of Virginia, in consultation with the Secretary of Technology, shall report to the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees prior to the 2002 Session of the General Assembly on progress made in using these funds to advance public access to technology and electronic information, including Internet-based information."

Explanation
(This amendment transfers funds for "Infopowering the Commonwealth." The funds were transferred from the Department of Technology Planning to The Library of Virginia. This amendment also directs the Librarian of Virginian, in consultation with the Secretary of Technology, to report on progress of increasing Internet access.)