WAAL has 361 members, slightly ahead of figures at this time in 1998. We should encourage people in leadership positions to bring in more new members. Candidates for Secretary are Dina Kaye and Maureen Powless. Publications Kathy Schmidt and Michael Strahan are continuing their Web and Newsletter duties, but next year a third person will be added to attend Board meetings and work on new ideas. Strahan announced Newsletter deadlines of June 15 and September 15.
Issues continue to be archived on the Web site.
Van Gemert thanked them for their continued efforts. Professional Development Van Gemert mentioned that WAAL is sponsoring seven student or support staff scholarships at the spring conference. The WAAL Directory is in process. There will be slots open for members next year. Their brochure on competencies and criteria for information literacy for academic libraries will be mailed to Provosts, Chancellors, WAAL members, and academic library directors.