Alabama Public Library Service

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Librarians
- Funding
  Federal, state, and community grants, and a variety of funding opportunities
  - LSTA
  - State Aid
  - E-Rate
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- Programming
  Trends and benchmark projects and activities for all age groups
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- Training
  Instruction and coaching on a variety of library topics
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- Forms
  State Aid waivers, applications, registrations, and various reporting documents
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- Resources
  Assorted print and electronic resources
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- Information Technology
  Providing a wide range of free technology support and advice
  - IT Security News
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- Advocacy
  Supporting public library needs and issues
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Library for the Blind
- Services
  Who we are, who we serve, and how to enroll
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- Regional Library Resources
  Helpful information for people with disabilities
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- Contact the Regional Library
  Contact us for additional information or to assist you with your library needs
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Resources
Publications & Training
- Publications
  Reports, newsletters, manuals, and other publications produced by APLS
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- Training
  PowerPoints, webinars, and other materials related to training
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- Forms
  Various forms and applications
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- Announcements Archive
  Past announcements and events
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Calendar
About Us
- Meet the Director
  Dr. Nancy C. Pack serves as the director of the Alabama Public Library Service.
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- Board of Directors
  Meet our board.
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- Staff Directory
  Meet our staff.
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Public Records

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State Aid

The State of Alabama provides supplemental funding to all public libraries in the state. APLS distributes state aid funding to libraries each quarter on a per capita basis.

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State Aid Deadlines
Rules and Regulations for Supplemental State Aid to Public Libraries (Revised 7/15/24)
State Aid Expenditure Calculator
State Aid Training
State Aid Appeal Form