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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy Thursday to all!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have need of training in an area where none of the expertise is in Texas. So, we want to explore contracting with staff in other states. But this comes with several issues, so I’m seeking input from this illustrious group.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Do any of you have programs where you are contracting or hiring local library staff to provide training for your constituents? The same question goes for state employees from other agencies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If so, how are you compensating them, if at all? Are the services being provided as part of their regular job duties or are they allowed to be compensated directly for their time or services? Are you paying the entity they work for? Are
there any prohibitions on contracting with local or state staff? In Texas, there is a prohibition against paying public servants for something they would normally do as part of their jobs. Do other states have similar prohibitions on compensation?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Another question…What funding sources are you using? We recognize the potential issues of using LSTA funds, especially if a position is federally funded.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I appreciate any insight you can provide.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Erica<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#244061">Erica A. McCormick,</span></b><b><span style="color:#244061"> LD</span></b><span style="color:#244061">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#244061">Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">PO Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.tsl.texas.gov/"><b><span style="color:blue">www.tsl.texas.gov</span></b></a><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Keep in touch with our programs by subscribing to the Library Developments blog
<a href="http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">http://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/librarydevelopments/</span></a>
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