Nebraska State Advisory Council on Libraries
Western Nebraska Community College
1601 E. 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE
Friday, July 15, 2005, 10:00 a.m.
AGENDA
1) Welcome and Introductions
a) Remarks from Dr. John N. Harms, President, Western Nebraska Community College
b) Remarks from Senator Adrian Smith, 48th District, Nebraska Legislature
c) Approval of Agenda *
d) Approval of Minutes (March 11, 2005) *
2) Reports / Discussion
a) Nebraska Legislature – Library Related Actions
b) Federal Library Related Legislation and Issues
c) Librarians for the 21st Century Project – “Recruiting the Next Generation of Librariansâ€
d) Gates Foundation Global Libraries Program Initiatives
e) Consumer Health Information Services – Marty McGee
f) Nebraska Educational Media Association – Steve Davis
g) Nebraska Library Association – Theresa Jehlik
3) The Panhandle Library Scene – Cherie Longmuir, Panhandle Library System Coordinator, and Panhandle region librarians
4) Nebraska Library Service Trends and Issues, 2005 – 2007 (Discussion)
5) Lunch
6) WNCC Library Tour
7) Council Roundtable
8) Recognition, Recommendations and Resolutions *
9) November Council Meeting
a) Proposed Date and Location – November 18 (Lincoln) *
10) Adjournment
* indicates action item