Meeting Agendas
State Advisory Council on Libraries
Friday, June 18, 1999, 9:00 a.m.
Gering Civic Center, Gering, Nebraska
8:30 a.m. - Hospitality and Refreshments
9:00 a.m. -Welcome and Introductions
Approval of Agenda *
Approval of Minutes (March 11, 12, 1999)*
9:10 a.m. - Panhandle Libraries and Issues
9:30 a.m. - Library Commission Report -- NLC Staff
1999 - 2001 Biennium Budget
Public Librarian Certification and Basic Skills Evaluation
Library Advocacy Project
LSTA Grants
Public Library Finance Task Force
10:00 a.m. - Libraries and Statewide Technology Planning (discussion)
Nebraska Information Technology Commission
Councils (Community, Education, Government)
Statewide Technology Planning Initiative
Gates Library Initiative
Opportunities and Strategies for Participation and Input
11:00 a.m. - Council Roundtable -- News and Views from Council Members on Library Related Issues Around the State
11:30 a.m. -Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. - Council Roundtable (continued)
1:00 p.m. - Review of Council Issues for 1999
Resolutions (if any)
Future Meeting Plans and Arrangements
1:45 p.m.- Adjournment
*Indicates action item