Online databases are highly used by staff and by patrons from remote locations. Ongoing concerns included publishers withdrawing their titles, what to do when a title is no longer purchased in the online format, and whether to keep purchasing both paper and online formats. Throughout the four focus group discussions money and budget concerns were voiced, and for this service it is a great concern because, whether in paper or online format, this service is very expensive. The need for training students and the public in information retrieval, including using an electronic format, and in the use of the library was an issue that librarians agreed needed attention. Teaching students in grade and high school, and instruction of teachers, educators, school management officials, and the public needs to be done in greater amounts.
Training also needs to include critical thinking in the use of the Internet.
Interlibrary loan and resource sharing, through libraries and by patrons directly, is getting more complicated and needs addressing as the technology evolves. The use of OCLC Site Search software in LaND will require decisions about indexing, interlibrary loan technical maneuverability, and whether to loan directly outside one s tax supported district. These issues were perceived as being part of the next comprehensive level of planning needed beyond Library Vision 2004, with direction by Library Coordinating Council members. There is a concern of preserving state documents that are now being provided electronically only. A study resolution was passed but not chosen by legislative council that would have addressed this issue.