Public and staff have been offered training on the Internet, Microsoft Office products, and various library databases. The lab is established and operational. Response from the public has been very positive. The focus for 2000 was increased customer service and computer training for all library staff. Most staff members have received additional training to improve their computer skills.
Planning continues for an in-service day, to work on customer service skills.
Incomplete, holding over to 2001 . In 2000, the library anticipates beginning the first stages of The Planning Process, a long-range planning tool developed by the Public Library Association. The Library system will begin the task of identifying possible replacement software programs for its online catalog and circulation functions. Technical support for the current software s operating system is scheduled to end within the next 3 years . Assistant Director Rob Lesher attended the Integrated On Line System s meeting in New York City and previewed several product lines.