The second section asked about which of the six goals would be priorities for the responding library or system in the next year or two. Based on an analysis of the surveys, collaboration and marketing tied as the top priority for individual libraries, while diversifying services, materials, and equipment was a close second. The DLCL and the LSTA Advisory Committee will use the results of the surveys as they design the Special Needs Youth category for the year 2000. The final plan will be available in April, and will be widely distributed in print form, as well as being posted on the Web. To help facilitate that goal, a website now is available.
Members serve three-year terms.
Council findings are communicated as advisory recommendations to the state superintendent, governor, and Legislature. Members offer advice as part of the DPI biennial budget request and provide testimony on state and federal legislation. Featured in the issue are complete listings of the LSTA grant awards and the Common School Fund allocations for 1999. To download the 284k pdf file, click here .