The George Fingold State Library is a government and public affairs research library established to meet the information and research needs of the executive and legislative branches of state government and the public. As the official depository for Massachusetts agency publications, it is required to collect, maintain, and make available all state agency publications.

Objectives

In Fiscal Year 1999, the State Library will continue to add to its electronic information resources including graphic user interface access to the Public Access Catalog, and various tax materials. In addition, the Library will expand its pilot project to provide desktop access to these resources in legislative and executive offices.

Budget Recommendations

The amount recommended for Fiscal Year 1999 will enable the State Library to provide the same level of services as in Fiscal Year 1998.

Budgetary Direct Appropriations

GEORGE FINGOLD LIBRARY
1120-4005	For the operation of the state library	1,234,437