Review Of The Board
The Northern New York Library Network Board of Trustees met on Jan. 17, 2002 at the
Network’s office.
The Board reviewed and approved the Automation Committee’s November 13, 2001 meeting
minutes and the proposed budget for the year 2002.
The Director noted that Group Access Capability (GAC) is being opened to new enrollees.
The Board also discussed the bundled resource-sharing package ICEPAC, ICEPAC/ILL & NORPAC.
Preliminary ICEPAC/ILL training was to be completed by Jan. 18 in Watertown, Plattsburgh
and Potsdam. Initially, the ILL module for ICEPAC is being offered on a pilot basis to 24
libraries. Additional training will be scheduled.
Docu-Tek, the e-reserve system, has been implemented at Clinton Community College,
SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Canton with the Network’s assistance. Three more academic
libraries, SUNY Oswego, Clarkson University and St Lawrence University, are expected to be
up and running later this year.
"In the Face of Disaster," a self-planning manual designed to aid libraries, archives
and museums in disaster prevention, response, and recovery is currently being updated.
After a four year hiatus the E.J. Noble Hospital of Gouverneur has requested library
circuit rider services through the Hospital Library Program.
The Board received and approved the audit report of the Network’s finances for the
period of July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001.
The Board received the report of the Northern New York Resources Corporation, the
Network’s supporting organization which is investing the proceeds from the sale of NorthNet
Internet Services, Inc. A professional financial advisor has been hired and a long-term
investment strategy is being implemented.
The Board reviewed the annual Status Report concerning the Network’s Plan of
Development.
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