They need vision, leadership, and new knowledge and skills if they are to succeed. In 1995, membership recorded its third year of decrease, the most extensive decline recorded in more than a decade. Causes include national trends such as the reduction and reorganization of library technical services operations and a reduction of professionals engaged in the functions of acquisitions and cataloging. Technological innovations, fiscal constrains, and a divisional dues increase in 1994 also contributed to the loss of members. A number of recommendations to attract and retain members has been developed by the Membership Committee and Board.
Programming is perhaps the division's most important member service and revenue source.
This step will enhance quality and consistency of future programming. Action items were referred to divisional working groups. We also established a clearinghouse for publications and resources within fields of interest to paraprofessionals. The Plan includes a market analysis and goals and strategies for maintaining the division's financial stability. Action items were referred to divisional working groups.