On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, Vermont State University Administrators announced plans to close their campus libraries, move to an “all-digital academic library” system, downgrade sports programs, and layoff staff in these departments. The announcement drew swift rebukes from VSEA, staff, and students. Below is a list of VSEA posts regarding this subject. This page will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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Recent Posts:
April 24, 2023:
VSEA Welcomes News That State Colleges’ Librarian Positions Will Not Be Cut
April 21, 2023:
Sadly, Despite Pause To VSC Digitization Plan, VSEA Librarian Positions Still Being Cut
April 14, 2023:
Plan To Digitize VSC Libraries PAUSED After Current President Steps Down!
April 10, 2023:
Ask Vermont Lawmakers To Rescind Cuts
March 30, 2023:
ACTION ALERT! Call TODAY to Save VTSU Libraries!
March 28, 2023:
VSC Board Gets An Earful From Public About Administrator’s Library Decision
March 23, 2023:
VLRB Issues Unfair Labor Practice Complaint On VSEA Members’ ULP Against State Colleges
March 17, 2023:
Senator Introduces Legislation To Save VSC Libraries
March 14, 2023:
VSC “Revised” Library Plan Is Being Widely Panned
VTDigger Commentary: No One Has Explained How Removing Books Will Save Money
March 13, 2023:
Common Dreams: ‘Save the Books’: Outcry Grows Over Digital Plan for Vermont College Libraries
March 10, 2023:
Post & Share! Support VSEA Librarians!
February 27, 2023:
VSEA Files ULP Against VSC Administration
February 24, 2023:
VSC Students & Staff Rally Against Administration’s Cost-Cutting Decision
VTSU Students Produce Short Video To Support Campaign To “Save VTSU Libraries and Athletics!”
February 17, 2023:
VSEA & AFT VSC Members Conduct “No Confidence” Vote In Leadership
Castleton Students Conduct Action To Support Not Closing Libraries
February 13, 2023:
Editorial Slams VSC Decision To Close Campus Libraries
February 10, 2023:
VSEA Strongly Opposes State Colleges Decision To Shutter Campus Libraries
February 8, 2023:
VTDigger: Vermont State University community surprised, dismayed by library and athletics changes