History of ACLA
ACLA's story begins in 1991 when the Allegheny County Controller's office issued a special report entitled, "A Quiet Crisis: Libraries in Allegheny County". The report detailed the dismal state of county libraries and challenged the library community to improve service and increase funding. At that point in time, libraries worked independently of one another. There was little to no cooperation across municipal borders. Libraries were urged to coordinate and cooperate. ACLA was created in response to the call to action. As a result, libraries now have experienced significant funding increases along with providing quality library service.
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