The committee will review current guidelines and processes, and develop additional parameters to assist in the development of proposals. This would mean that marketing for the preliminary proposals, due in December 2000, would need to begin as soon as the newly created committee completes their work. It was noted that State Library staff members are currently working on nine projects. The Council discussed the concept of fewer projects that would be collaborative in nature, resulting in larger projects requiring funds for a project director as being part of the proposal. She noted that Bell and Howell's ability to provide statistics and reports was an important element in the selection.
Negotiations are still ongoing for time shifting and additional products.
Ann Marie informed the Council that the contract would need to be signed by September 30, 2000. Patty Ayala joined the State Library Consultants Team to assist Jeanne Crisp with the Statewide Database Licensing project. These are the Statewide Database Licensing decision packet, the K-20 Network decision packet, and the development of a strategic plan for school libraries. The forums begin October 3, 2000. Wenatchee has been added as a video conference site.