Brian Cameron took over as Public Relations Director. Liz Bayley thanked each member of the Board in turn for their work and efforts. Susan Murray moved to accept the report. Carole Brault seconded. Fact sheets on Z39.50 and on electronic licensing were published this year.
Efforts are underway to promote a mentorship programme.
There will be a membership survey this year and work is being done to have CE courses 'travel the country'. The BMC Research Paper Prize will be funded by BC Decker starting with the 2001 prize and will be named the BC Decker BMC Research Paper Prize. Richard Thornley moved to accept the report. Linda Seale seconded. M. Robinson introduced Richard Thornley as the incoming Editor and thanked him for his help as Assistant Editor.