This commentary from the Lakeland, Florida Ledger clearly states the ramifications of cost-cutting plans by the state’s governor which will result in dismanteling a unique and valuable historical library collection developed over the course of 157 years. There is an effort underway to petition the legislature via collecting digital signatures to block implementation of the library’s closure. Further information on the library’s future is provided in this Library Journal article (registration req’d), and vai the Orlando Sentinel, Bush to split apart State Library.