May 2005

Bedford Library Reopens as Fundraising Efforts Continue
Posted May 6, 2005.
Bill Ties School Funding to Parental Watchdog Councils
Posted May 20, 2005.
California Board Shuns Branch Shutterings
Posted May 6, 2005.
Cheney Energy Task Force Suit Dismissed
Posted May 13, 2005.
Commissioner's Proposal to Sell County Library Falls on Deaf Ears
Posted May 27, 2005.
Former Clerk Leaves $350,000 to St. Louis PL
Posted May 6, 2005.
Former Phenix City Librarian Sentenced for Theft
Posted May 13, 2005.
IFLA Blasts Turkmenistan Library Closings and Rights Violations
Posted May 6, 2005.
Indianapolis PL to Resume Construction after Long Delay
Posted May 6, 2005.
Iowa Library Ends Hispanic Outreach Position
Posted May 13, 2005.
Johnson County Reaffirms Library Bill of Rights
Posted May 20, 2005.
Judge Rejects Michigan Nonresident Lawsuit
Posted May 20, 2005.
LC Connects to Internet2
Posted May 20, 2005.
Library Advocates Lobby Capitol Hill
Posted May 6, 2005.
Library Funds Restored in Philadelphia Budget
Posted May 27, 2005.
Looted Book Returned to Rome
Posted May 27, 2005.
Louisiana Ponders Appropriateness of Gay Literature
Posted May 20, 2005.
Massachusetts Library Limits Latex
Posted May 13, 2005.
Massachusetts Reconsiders Filter-Mandate Bill
Posted May 27, 2005.
Appeals Court Shoots Holes in FCC's Broadcast Flag Rule
Posted May 6, 2005.
Michigan Man Sues Library to Obtain Nonresident Card
Posted May 6, 2005.
Missouri Budget Strips MOBIUS Funding
Posted May 13, 2005.
Missouri Library District Sues Arsonist
Posted May 13, 2005.
Montreal's Central Library Lures Thousands to Grande Opening
Posted May 6, 2005.
Naperville to Launch Fingerprint ID System for Internet Access
Posted May 20, 2005.
Oklahoma House Passes Anti-Gay Lit Resolution
Posted May 13, 2005.
Oklahoma Library Bans E-Mail, Gaming, and Chat
Posted May 6, 2005.
Oklahoma Library to Allow E-Mail, Gaming After All
Posted May 13, 2005.
Overdue Book Nets New York Library $2,190
Posted May 6, 2005.
Palmdale School Libraries to Stay Open Despite Funding Cuts
Posted May 13, 2005.
Patriot Act Extension Debated at Closed Congressional Meeting
Posted May 27, 2005.
Providence to Reduce Branch Hours
Posted May 6, 2005.
Rockford PL Director Resigns
Posted May 6, 2005.
San Diego Budget Calls for Reduced Staff, Hours
Posted May 20, 2005.
SLJ's St. Lifer Moves to Scholastic
Posted May 20, 2005.
University Publishers Question Google Print Library Project
Posted May 27, 2005.
Wheelchaired Senior Arrested in Escondido Thefts
Posted May 6, 2005.