Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Results in brief
  • Background
  • Some libraries independently decided to close, reduce their hours, or take other actions, but the final network configuration is still uncertain
  • EPA did not effectively justify its decision to reorganize its library network
  • EPA did not fully inform or solicit views from the full range of stakeholders on the reorganization but is now increasing its outreach efforts
  • EPA lacks a strategy to ensure continuity of library services and does not know whether its actions have impaired access to environmental information
  • EPA program offices are responsible for funding their libraries and their reorganization through their support budgets
  • Conclusions
  • Recommendations for executive action.