Maine State Library urges Legislature to convert three federal positions to state funding amid uncertain IMLS support Maine State Librarian Lori Stockman told joint appropriations and education committees the library lost staff after an inaccessible IMLS grant and seeks to move three positions to state funding and add $2.25 million for AI education and subgrants to shore up library services statewide.

Maine's libraries are at a crossroads as they seek to convert federal positions to state funding and secure $2.25 million for crucial AI initiatives to enhance public access and literacy.

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