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Regional merger: transition update
The Regional Transition Planning Committee (TransTeam) released a report on their work to date on January 27. This group of 18 representatives of regional executive boards (3 members from each region) was established following the December 14 meeting of all regional executive board members to work toward a transition to a single “regional” entity to carry out the program beginning in FY2011. The work of the TransTeam is supported by Linda Braun as facilitator, the 6 regional administrators, and MBLC Director Rob Maier as ex officio members.
The document includes the name, mission statement, list of working groups, and information about services and governance. Please read the full report on the Straight From The Administrator blog.
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Centralities for February 1
Another month and more news from CMRLS - your library's library.
What's happing with the merger of six Regional Library Systems into one? Are there any jobs open in the area? What energy-saving projects can a library implement? What Continuing Education opportunities are scheduled in the near future? What's the recommended Book of the Month?
It's all in Centralities.
Misrouted item survey
During the week of January 24-30, we would like all members to keep a count of items received in delivery that were incorrectly sent to you, but should have gone to a different library. Survey forms have been sent out in delivery - you can return the paper form by delivery or fax, or complete our online form. Responses are due February 5, 2010. If you have any questions, please contact Jackie Belisle at 508-757-4110 x310. Thank you for your help!
Ride the bus to Legislative Day!
The Friends of WMRLS have chartered a bus to Boston for the MLA/MSLA Library Legislative Day on Tuesday, March 9. Taking the bus is a stress-free way to visit the State House and talk with your legislators about library, network, and regional funding.
Pick up spots are:
8:15 am Palmer Public Library
9:15 am CMRLS HQ, Shrewsbury
The bus will leave Boston at 2:30 pm. The cost per person is $20 for Friends of WMRLS or CMRLS members and $25 for non-members. Fill out a registration form and mail it with your check to: Friends of WMRLS/Legislative Day, PO Box 609, So. Deerfield, MA 01373 attn: Dick Floyd. Or you can send your information and check through delivery to WMRLS/Friends.
Materials about CMRLS services are posted on our Advocacy web page. Hope you can join us on March 9!
Join us for legislative breakfasts
Legislative breakfasts are a great opportunity to meet your state senators and representatives.
Breakfasts are held in several locations throughout the Central Region.
Staff, Trustees, Friends and Patrons are urged to attend the library legislative breakfasts, meet with legislators informally and share important information about library issues and funding.
More details, with links to RSVP, are available on the legislative breakfast page. Hope to see you there!