NNYLN System Plan of Service, 2006-2011Work has begun on the production of a new plan of service for the Northern New York Library Network. Although the Network updates its annual plan each year, the requirement by the State Education Department to produce a new five year plan presents the Network and its members with the opportunity to examine system products and services, and provide vision and direction to the development of future goals and activities. Steps already taken toward the development of a new plan include a member survey undertaken last year, and planning discussions at meetings of the Regional Automation Committee and the Continuing Education Committee. These activities have provided an important first step, and now all Network member libraries will have an opportunity to become involved in the process, and to assist in shaping the future of Network services. Regional meetings will be held in January 2006. Staff of member libraries are encouraged to attend and to help formulate the new five year plan. The meetings will be no more than two-and-a-half hours in length, and are structured to encourage comment and discussion from those attending. All meetings will begin with a continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m., with the meeting to begin at 9:30 a.m. The NNYLN Plan of Service is regarded as a planning document which identifies, organizes, and provides an overview of the service program, including intended changes in services or priorities. It should show how the system anticipates it will:
NNYLN member libraries are invited to help the system as it considers its major functions and services and define what it is trying to do, and what resources the system needs to achieve these ends. The staff and Board of Trustees of the NNYLN hope that you will attend the Regional Planning meeting most convenient for you. Meetings will be held: January 23, Saranac Lake - Hotel Saranac
Please call the NNYLN office to reserve your space at the meeting you wish to attend.
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