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Book Bans, Censorship, and Funding Fears Challenge Ohio Public School Librarians

“Right now, a lot of administrators and school boards look at having school librarians as a luxury,” said Gayle Schmuhl, president of the Ohio Educational Library Media Association.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Ohio Library Systems, Advocates Push Back on House Provision to Hide Certain Materials

A provision in the Ohio House budget proposal would require libraries to place content on sexual orientation and gender identity out of view of minors

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal May 19, 2025May 22, 2025

Ohio Libraries Win Big in Tuesday Elections

As state Republicans propose funding cuts, every single levy across Ohio passed this week

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal May 8, 2025May 29, 2025

Ohio Economists: Cutting Library Funding Will Reduce ‘Human Capital,’ Hurt the Economy

“Public libraries are essential infrastructure in every American community, and that especially is so during times of economic uncertainty”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal May 6, 2025May 10, 2025

Ohio House Budget Draft Slashes Library Funding, Risking Vital Services, Library Advocates Say

Analysis by the Ohio Library Council shows state funding would drop by more than $100 million compared to the governor’s proposal

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal April 4, 2025May 29, 2025