A suggestion was made to tour the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library . Co-sponsorship of field trips with other SILS Student Organizations was proposed. This idea was received with enthusiasm. All types of libraries face numerous new challenges in our fast-paced world. Strategic planning techniques bring focus to key issues, provide for community and stakeholder comment, and identify options and opportunities.
Strategic planning invites creativity and aids in crafting key communications messages.
The deadline for entries is March 31, 2001. The winner will also be recognized at the LAMA President's Program and at the first meeting of the LAMA Board of Directors. The drawing for a scholarship to the ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco was held. The Scholarship covers lodging costs for a student from SILS who will donate 20 hours of work to the conference proceedings. SILS will reimburse the transportation expenses for the scholarship recipient.