In all cases,we need to be sure that we as government information professionals are involved in these studies. The General Accounting Office Study of the Federal Depository Library Program is an adaptation of the original House report mandate that the Congressional Research Service study the feasibility of moving the FDLP to the Library of Congress. The study will also look at the impact on providing federal government information to the public solely in electronic publication. Our numbers are declining while at the same to overall ALA membership is growing. I will work with the Membership Committee and ALA to respond more quickly to new members.
Virtual membership is one option.
We'll continue to work to provide a 21st century solution to membership issues. Secondly, continue to formulate the best working structure for our organization and its new Councilor. We have established basic guidelines due to the work of Bill Sleeman's committee. But the Policy and Procedures Manual is a living document, one that can be amended to meet the needs of the organization. While I'm not guaranteeing conference schedule nirvana it does seem time to take a long hard look at our meetings, how many we have of them, and for what purpose.