James Dawson, Regent, University of the State of New York, addresses the crowd as part of a panel discussion. Yvonne Reff, North Country Library System, and Judith Krug, ALA look on.

Sallie Brothers (right), St. Lawrence County Legislator, addresses the crowd as part of a panel discussion. Melinda Miller-Widrick, Colton-Pierrepont Central School looks on.

Michelle Gillie (left), St. Lawrence University, addresses the crowd as part of a panel discussion. Melinda Miller-Widrick, Colton-Pierrepont Central School looks on.

Reporters from various news media agencies attended the Conference (front row), along with library personnel from throughout the Network’s region.