Testimony relative to amending the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) is presented in the form of verbatim oral questions and answers, prepared statements, letters and supplemental materials. Witnesses commentating on S.3318, a simple extension of the LSCA, include: (1) James E. Allen, Jr.; (2) Albert L. Alford; (3) Ray M. Fry; (4)…

This House report recommends certain technical and clarifying amendments to the Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA), and to the Adult Education Act. It provides: (1) a general background of LSCA; (2) a projection of library needs; (3) the accomplishments of LSCA; (4) the "LSCA Allotments and State and Local Expenditures,…

The Library Services and Construction Amendments of 1970 extend the Library Services and Construction Act for five years. Its aim is to continue, with modification and improvements, the present programs under the act. The bill simplifies the administration of these programs and allows each State more flexibility in assigning Federal funds to its…

Since it was first authorized as an amendment to the Library Services Act (LSCA) in 1964, the LSCA Title II program has supported projects which have resulted in obligations of more than $28.5 million in federal funds for public library construction through fiscal year 1987. During its long legislative history, which has seen many changes and…