Some Ohio residents are currently being taxed for two different library systems, rather than one. SB 321 will provide a new set of tools to help public libraries operate more efficiently and meet the challenges of today’s fiscal climate. It also increases the number of municipal and county library board members from six to seven, establishes that all library board members are appointed by the legislative authority of the taxing body, and allows library board annual organizational meetings to occur in December—current law mandates that the meetings are held in January.