WHEREAS, recent changes at the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped such as computerization and the appointment of Mr. Lance Finney as Director, create potential for improved services; and
WHEREAS, despite these hopeful signs, library services to the blind are still drastically underfunded and understaffed; and WHEREAS, administration of the library is also weakened because the director is responsible for other programs within the Maryland State Library and cannot devote full time to
strengthening services to blind patrons; and
WHEREAS, space and limitations do not permit a progressive collection development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland in Convention assembled this 13th day of October, 1984, in Hagerstown, Maryland that we urge the State Division of Libraries to strengthen the administrative position of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped by encouraging the Director to work solely with that program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we urge the Maryland General Assembly to provide the funding necessary to build the collection and to house it adequately.