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Board of Directors

Message from Kate

SOLINET Senior Leadership Team

The Member Connection

Membership

Member Forums

Classes & Events

Grants

Products & Services

OCLC Services

Consulting Services

Consortial Licensing

Preservation

By the Numbers

The Vendor Connection

Products

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Table o f Contentss

“SOLINET changed my life. I attended a weeklong institute in1997, and 11 years later that institute continues to influencemy life. I realized that I have good ideas, and that institutegave me the confidence to voice those ideas and fight for mylibrary in the public arena. If I don’t ask, I’m not going to get.The one thing that changed me was that institute, and it wasput on by SOLINET.”

JACKIE CHOATE,Director, Vermilion Parish Library in Louisiana

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Carol Pitts Diedrichs, ChairDean of LibrariesUniversity of Kentucky LibrariesLexington, KY

Richard Madaus, Vice ChairExecutive DirectorCollege Center for Library AutomationTallahassee, FL

Laura Davidson, SecretaryDean of Library Information ServicesMeredith CollegeRaleigh, NC

Sol Hirsch, TreasurerDirectorAlachua County Library DistrictGainesville, FL

Charles M. BrownDirector of LibrariesPublic Library of Charlotte-MecklenburgCountyCharlotte, NC

George GaumondUniversity LibrarianValdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA

Rebecca HamiltonDirector and State LibrarianState Library of LouisianaBaton Rouge, LA

Elizabeth HammondDean of University LibrariesMercer UniversityMacon, GA

Connie Kearns McCarthyDean of University LibrariesCollege of William & MaryWilliamsburg, VA

Edith MurphreeVice President for FinanceEmory UniversityAtlanta, GA

Willis SheftallProfessor of EconomicsMorehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA

Lynn SuttonDirector, Z. Smith Reynolds LibraryWake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, NC

Merrily TaylorUniversity Librarian, Leyburn LibraryWashington and Lee University Lexington, VA

Kay L. WallDean of LibrariesClemson University LibrariesClemson, SC

Ex OfficioKate F. NevinsExecutive DirectorSOLINETAtlanta, GA

SOLINET Board of Di rec tors

KNOWING IS NOT ENOUGH; WE MUST

APPLY. WILL ING IS NOT ENOUGH;

WE MUST DO.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Dear Library Lover:

For 35 years, SOLINET has enabled libraries in the Southeastern states and theCaribbean to serve their communities more effectively. However, the future oflibraries has become a topic of ongoing speculation and passionate debate."What will communities need from us in the future? How do we increase ourvalue and secure support?"

As a membership organization, SOLINET's future is linked to your library's future.All of us, from the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team to theSOLINET staff, are deepening our understanding of the issues libraries face sothat we can continue to offer timely and proficient support.

The SOLINET cooperative consists of more than 3,600 members. Last yearSOLINET saved members more than $400 million, savings that allowed them toprovide more services and resources to their communities than they could havewithout membership.

Saving money is a good reason to be a member of SOLINET. But membershipaffords more than cost savings. Membership in SOLINET is about cooperating toadvance the library profession through best practices, standards, models andopen communication. It is sharing our resources to address critical needs, suchas helping libraries recover and rebuild after hurricanes and other naturaldisasters. Membership in SOLINET is a shared commitment to improve libraryservice.

SOLINET was founded on the premise that libraries can do more together thanindividually. That premise still holds true, even as what we do changes.

KATE NEVINS

Executive DirectorSOLINET

Executive DirectorKATE NEVINS

Kate Nevins has been the Executive Director at SOLINET since

1994. Her previous experience includes positions at OCLC, the

Library at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New

York, and the Christiansted Public Library in the U.S. Virgin

Islands. She has facilitated library cooperative planning and

program development with numerous organizations in the U.S., Africa, and Australia.

Kate has an MLS from the University of Wisconsin, an MBA from Ohio University, and

a BA in Scandinavian Languages from the University of California - Berkeley, including

a year of study at Lund University in Sweden.

Chief Marketing and Outreach OfficerED McBRIDE

Ed McBride has been Chief Marketing and Outreach Officer for

SOLINET since 2008. Formerly the Senior Vice President

overseeing the Customer Resource Center at Gale (now

Cengage), Ed is well-known throughout the country for his

innovative work in customer service. Previous positions include

Automated Services Coordinator for Memphis/Shelby County Public Library and

Information Center and Director of Support Services for San Francisco Public Library. At

SOLINET, Ed leads the program areas of Member Outreach and Communications,

Program Management and Development, and Sales.

Ed has a BS in Library Technology and Administration from the University of Memphis

in Tennessee.

Our Senior Leadership Team ensures that theprograms, products and services SOLINEToffers support libraries efficiently and

effectively. They also provide leadership for SOLINET'sstaff of librarians and other professionals.

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Chief Financial OfficerNATALIE ERB

Natalie M. Erb has served as the Chief Financial Officer for

SOLINET since 2003. Her previous experience includes serving

as Director at SMS Tax Incentives Group and multiple positions

with National Service Industries. At SOLINET, Natalie leads the

functional areas of Accounting and Finance, Information

Technology, Human Resources, and Facilities.

Natalie is a CPA with a BS in Accounting from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

She is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Director of Human ResourcesPAQUITA MORRIS

Paquita Morris has served as Director of Human Resources at

SOLINET since 2004. Her 12-year background in human

resources includes strategic planning; leadership development

and succession planning; recruiting and retention; administering

training and development programs; and being a change agent

for work redesign and reorganization. At SOLINET, Paquita leads the functional areas

of Human Resources and Facilities.

A certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Paquita has a BA in Human

Resources from Saint Leo University in Florida. She is a member of the Society of

Human Resources Management (SHRM) and World at Work.

Chief Operating OfficerRANDY WALTERS

Randy Walters has been the Chief Operating Officer for

SOLINET since 2005. Prior to joining SOLINET, he was President

and General Manager of the Filing Products Division of BSC

Acquisition. Previously, Randy held a variety of positions with

National Service Industries. At SOLINET, Randy leads the

program areas of Member Services, Educational Services, and Preservation Services.

Randy has a BBA degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia at Athens.

We connect with you frequently—to keep communicationsfluid and obtain the feedback needed to address yourneeds effectively.

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"SOLINET membership connects you to more—morecontent, more technology, and even more brain power. Asa SOLINET member, your library has access to a wide arrayof consulting services, a broad spectrum of libraryproducts, and extensive educational and networkingopportunities to expand capabilities for your organizationand its patrons."

ED McBRIDE,

Chief Marketing and Outreach Officer

SOLINET CONNECTS WITH MEMBERS

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Te n n e s s e e

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“We value your membership. That’s why we connect with youfrequently—to keep communications fluid and obtain the feedbackneeded to address your needs effectively. Through our member forums,conferences, library visits and publications, we inform you of the latestresources and the best suppliers of high-quality products. To subscribeto our electronic publications, please visit our Website atwww.solinet.net/news/subscribe

Thanks for connecting with us.”

J. MICHAEL WILLIAMS,

Manager of Member Outreach & Communications

Membership

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Member ForumsSOLINET Member Forums are a convenient venue for learning aboutwhat is going on in libraries close to home and how membership withSOLINET can strengthen your state's libraries. Member Forums are one-day meetings held in convenient locations at least once every calendaryear in each of our member states. The talents and expertise ofSOLINET representatives and library professionals in your state areshowcased as examples of what has worked in their libraries and howwe can all work together to build stronger library communities.

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“SOLINET develops and conducts classes and institutes on a variety oftopics including leadership, emerging technologies, digitization,cataloging, resource sharing, administration, marketing, programming,preservation, and a multitude of other current library subjects. Taughtby nationally respected staff and adjunct instructors, students find ourclasses interesting, informative and applicable to their work in libraries.

SOLINET has a history of hosting successful institutes and conferences.The SOLINET Annual Membership Meeting, for example, is always adynamic educational event—presenting engaging speakers about thelatest trends. Equally informative are our conferences on critical issuesin the field: The New Age of Discovery, Gulf Coast Academic LibraryRecovery Project, Changing the Way Libraries Do Business, SERU: AnOverview, Stewardship of Digital Assets, and Engaging Teens.These meetings are an excellent opportunity for staff to networkwith colleagues in their state, update their skills, and learn aboutnew products on the horizon.”

HEATHER DRAY,

Educational Services Manager

Classes& Events

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SOLINET is esteemed as a valuable partner by many granting agencies.Our participation in the roles of management, administration andsupport in various grant-funded programs has improved libraryoperations for members and the library profession at large. Examplesinclude the ongoing Preservation Field Services program, initiatives tosupport Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), and effortsto rebuild and strengthen library systems in Louisiana and Mississippithat suffered severe damage from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

National Commission on Libraries and Information Services

U.S. Department of Commerce

U.S. Department of Education

Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board

The Commission on Preservation and Access

The Council on Library and Information Resources

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation

Southeastern Universities Research Association

Grants

“ WITHOUT DEV IAT ION FROM THE

NORM, PROGRESS IS NOT POSSIBLE .”

Frank Zappa

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“Through collaborative planning and programs, SOLINET applies theexpertise of library and business professionals to the provision ofrelevant and innovative services for our members. Our servicessupport vibrant, sustainable libraries and enable members tocontinue contributing to the success of the communities they serve.”

RANDY WALTERS,Chief Operating Officer

C o n t r a c t Tr a i n i n g

C o n s o r t i a l L i c e n s i n g

C o n s u l t i n g

E d u c a t i o n a l S e r v i c e s

M e m b e r S e r v i c e s

O C L C

P r e s e r v a t i o n

P r o d u c t a n d D a t a b a s e L i c e n s i n g

Products &Services

SOLINET keeps abreast of trends and advances in librarianship andassociated fields to make choice products from leading suppliersavailable to you. Peruse our product offerings on pages 30-31!Our partnerships with vendors creates more value for libraries.

CONTRACT TRAINING In addition to a comprehensivecatalog of classes, SOLINET provides training sessions on acontract basis. Contract Training enables clients to schedulecustomized services when they need them.

CONSORTIAL LICENSING Electronic licensing is one ofthe most intensive and time-consuming activities that consortiacan undertake. This new program allows library consortiathroughout the country to access SOLINET’s knowledgeand experience to create a program tailored to meet theirspecific needs without reducing services to their members.Some program activities include identifying member interestsand needs, handling contract negotiations with vendors,creating and maintaining contact lists, billing and collectingpayments, and managing product trials.

CONSULTING SOLINET can help libraries of all types andsizes thrive in an increasingly complex environment.SOLINET’s consultants have deep experience in all areas oflibrarianship including strategic planning, technical servicesand re-engineering. We have the knowledge and skillsnecessary to customize strategies that work specifically foryour organization.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SOLINET recognizes thatcontinuing education and professional development are keyelements in improving library operations. Our enhancedEducational Services Program includes both live and self-pacedonline classes to give members and non-members convenientaccess to quality instruction on a variety of topics.

Services

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MEMBER SERVICES SOLINET collaborates with variouspartners to promote access to quality information resourcesand provide assistance to members. To assist members with aSOLINET product or service, the Member Services Help Desk isavailable weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST by phoneat 800.999.8558, by email at [email protected], or byLive Chat.

Providing up-to-date information and resources is challengingat times. That’s why we're here—to make it as easy as possiblefor you to serve your communities.

PRESERVATION SOLINET provides services that improve theability of institutions to preserve and access their informationresources. From short-lived collections to materials of enduringvalue, SOLINET’s training and consulting services enablelibraries to maintain their intellectual content in print andnon-print formats. Preservation Services are supported bygrants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

PRODUCT and DATABASE LICENSING Available tomembers, SOLINET provides discounts on hundreds oflibrary products and electronic resources from popularlibrary vendors. Some of these products and resources areavailable as one-time purchases while others are availableby annual subscription.


COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Cataloging: From simple copy to full original cataloging,Connexion integrates your cataloging with WorldCat, the world'smost comprehensive database of bibliographic and library ownershipinformation.

CatExpress: This product offers a simple cataloging solution thatrequires minimal training or experience. CatExpress is a great source ofcataloging for libraries that acquire up to 7,000 titles per year. It can alsobe used to obtain records that are not available through your regularbibliographic record provider.

Batchload: OCLC batch processing is an efficient way to update, add,or cancel large numbers of records or holdings offline. It supportsresource sharing activities for libraries, consortia, and bibliographicnetworks by keeping WorldCat holdings up-to-date.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing: WorldCat Resource Sharing helpslibraries create, send, manage and track interlibrary loan requests anddocument orders. It provides one-click access to the OCLC PoliciesDirectory, where you can review the lending and copying policies andcontact information of other participating libraries. Publishing yourlibrary's policies in this Web-based Directory may reduce the number ofrequests that cannot be filled.

ILLiad: ILLiad Resource Sharing Management Software automatesroutine interlibrary loan functions, which increases productivity anddramatically reduces paperwork. This product allows library staff tomanage borrowing, lending, and document delivery activities througha single Windows-based interface. Library users are able to submitand track their own requests via the Web. Other features include real-time statistics, electronic delivery using Odyssey, and integration withCopyright Clearance Center and DOCLINE.

LIBRARY SERVICES

CONTENTdm: With CONTENTdm, library staff are able to store,manage, and deliver digital collections to the Web. CONTENTdmgives you full control over digital resources, their descriptions, access,and display.

OCLC Services

WorldCat Collection Analysis: WorldCat Collection Analysis allowslibrary staff to quickly and easily analyze their collections for a variety ofbenefits, including:

• Comparison with peer libraries • Assistance with collection development decisions • Justification for collections budgets or requests for increased funding• Reports to facilitate accreditation

ELECTRONIC BOOKS

NetLibrary eBook Local Collections: NetLibrary eBook collectionsoffer easy-to-use access to the full text of reference, scholarly andprofessional books. With NetLibrary Local Collections, your librarybrowses, selects, and creates your own eBook collection.

NetLibrary eBook Subject Sets: NetLibrary eBook collectionsoffer easy-to-use access to the full text of reference, scholarly andprofessional books. Organized in ten topical collections, these subjectsets have been developed by NetLibrary's collection developmentlibrarians to provide the most relevant and in-demand eBooks fromNetLibrary's catalog of more than 150,000 titles.

NetLibrary eBook SOLINET Shared Collection VII: The NetLibraryeBook SOLINET Shared Collections offer more than 3,000 titles fromleading publishers of reference, scholarly and professional books at afraction of the regular price per title. They also allow members to pooltheir financial resources to obtain thousands of titles covering a broadrange of subjects.

ONLINE DATABASES

FirstSearch: FirstSearch provides seamless electronic access tomultiple databases and more than 10 million full-text and full-imagearticles. It includes bibliographic and full-text databases in addition toready-reference tools, such as directories, almanacs, and encyclopedias.Materials in your library's collection are highlighted in FirstSearch resultsfrom many of the leading databases.

ECO: OCLC's Electronic Collections Online is a powerful electronic-journals service that offers Web access to a growing collection of morethan 5,000 academic and professional journals from more than 70publishers.

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ConsultingServicesRecognizing that library staffs need help dealing with the variouschallenges they encounter, SOLINET offers a wide array of customizedconsulting solutions. Our extensive network of nationally recognizedconsultants can help libraries of all types and sizes thrive amid ongoingchanges in the field. SOLINET’s consultants have decades of experiencein all areas of librarianship including workflow analysis, library re-engineering, electronic resources management, collection developmentand acquisitions, library diversity issues, consortia building, strategicplanning, staff development, meeting facilitation, preservation issues,grant writing, citizen advocacy, e-book adoption, resource sharing, ILLworkflow, digitization and many other areas.

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Electronic licensing is one of the most intensive and time-consumingactivities that consortia can undertake. SOLINET’s Consortial LicensingProgram allows library consortia throughout the country to accessSOLINET’s renowned expertise in electronic licensing and collaborationto create a program tailored to meet their specific needs. This innovativeservice relieves library staff of labor-intensive, time-consuming tasks—enabling them to better serve their members. Program activities includeidentifying member interests and needs, handling contract negotiationswith vendors, creating and maintaining contact lists, billing andcollecting payments, and managing product trials.

ConsortialLicensing

PreservationSupported by grants from the National Endowment for theHumanities, SOLINET helps to educate staff in libraries andarchives about preservation. We provide a variety of services thatimprove the ability of institutions to preserve and access theirinformation resources. From short-lived collections to materials ofenduring value, SOLINET’s preservation services enable libraries tomaintain their intellectual content in print and non-print formats.These services include:

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P u b l i c a t i o n s

C l a s s e s a n d E d u c a t i o n a l M a t e r i a l s

C o n s u l t i n g

E q u i p m e n t L o a n s

D i s a s t e r R e s o u r c e s

P r e s e r v a t i o n S e r v i c e s a n d

S u p p l i e s D a t a b a s e

"SOLINET's consultant was exceedingly able and adroit. Notonly did we get help with our collection analysis, but we alsoreceived badly needed advice in our library's attempt to meetSACS's standards for continuing accreditation. As a result,the college is considering issues it was not otherwise inclinedto consider very seriously. We would repeat this consultingexperience with SOLINET without hesitation."

JOSEPH McDONALD,PhD, Director of the Library and Professor of Library Science,Bethel College, McKenzie, TN

SOLINET Member Services at a Glance

28,781TOTAL NUMBER OF MEMBER ORDERS

5,006NUMBER OF CALLS FROM

MEMBERS TO THE HELP DESK

16,925NUMBER OF EMAILS

FROM MEMBERS TO THE HELP DESK

$54,799,631TOTAL DOLLAR FIGURE OF SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBERS

FY 2007-2008

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SOLINET Educational Services at a Glance

527TOTA L N U M B E R O F C L A S S E S

314D I S TA N C E E D U C AT I O N

C L A S S E S

3,077D I S TA N C E E D U C AT I O N

PA R T I C I PA N T S

6,247TOTA L N U M B E R O F PA R T I C I PA N T S

81P R E S E R V AT I O N C L A S S E S

132FACE TO FACE CLASSES

2,242FA C E TO FA C E PA R T I C I PA N T S

928P R E S E R V AT I O N PA R T I C I PA N T S

FY 2007-2008

SOLINET CONNECTS WITH VENDORS

“Our members expect and deserve an extensive offering ofpremium-quality products and services. Thanks to our strongvendor relationships, we don’t disappoint. We develop andsustain mutually advantageous business relationships withmany of the information industry’s most respected vendors tooffer cost-effective solutions that benefit our members and theusers they serve.

We greatly appreciate our current vendors and welcome theopportunity to partner with others.”

RANDY BELL,Manager, Program Management & Development

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We greatly appreciate our current vendors and welcomethe opportunity to partner with others.

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

CatalogingOCLC Connexion &CatExpress

Copyright Fee ManagementCopyright Clearance Center

E-resource ManagementSerials Solutions

Workflow AutomationAtlas Systems

DATABASE EVALUATION

Usage AnalysisSWETS

ELECTRONIC BOOKS

ReferenceCredo Reference

STEMSpringer

Various SubjectsBooks24x7Brill ReferenceebraryNetLibrary

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Automated Reserve SystemAtlas Systems

Document DeliveryBritish Lending Library

Document Delivery Software Infotrieve

Resource SharingOCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing

LIBRARY PRODUCTS

Early Childhood EducationAWE

LIBRARY SERVICES

Collection ManagementbLogistics

Digital Collection ManagementOCLC CONTENTdm

Digital PreservationLOCKSSPortico

LIBRARY SUPPLIES

MiscellaneousBrodartDemcoGaylordHighsmith

Security3MComputype

Selected Products

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ONLINE DATABASES

Africa StudiesAluka Digital Library

Business & InvestmentMorningstar

Computers and the InternetACM

Database AggregatorOCLC FirstSearch

Earth SciencesBioOne

General ScienceMcGraw-Hill

HumanitiesBrown University Women Writers ProjectColumbia University PressProject Muse

Journalism and MediaVanderbilt Television News Archive

ManagementEmerald

Politics and GovernmentCQ PressNational Journal Group

MusicAlexander Street PressNaxos of America

STEMSAGE Publications

Usage AnalysisCounting Opinions

General ReferenceAlexander Street PressLexisNexisOxford University Press

View more information about each product and recent additions at

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Two and a half years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast,libraries in the affected area continue to repair and rebuild. SOLINET issupporting the rebuilding through the Gulf Coast Libraries Project grantfrom the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The public libraries in the project are in various stages of recovery. Whilemuch work remains, significant progress has been made as library systemscreate branches that are responsive to the post-hurricane needs andexpectations of their communities...

Gulf Coast Libraries Project

Through their investments of time and energy,Louisiana and Mississippi will see their commitmentto public libraries flourish long into the future.

To read the entire article visit www.solinet.net/news/solinet solutionsand click on the the March/April 2007 issue of Solutions.

As Seen In SOLUTIONS...SOLUTIONS is a quarterly publication featuring innovative library programs, upcomingevents, electronic resources, and other topics of interest to library professionals.

A patron at Port Sulphur TemporaryLibrary Branch uses a computer pro-vided by the Gates Foundationgrant.

Cheri Smithson photographer

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About 300 people attended the SOLINET Annual Membership Meeting,where they learned more about LibGuides, library management systems,managing the virtual library, bibliographic control and other cutting-edge topics.

"One of my favorite sessions was the one about the Civil RightsDigital Library. I had heard about the project when it first began andto see the work come to fruition was very exciting," said EvaWardrup, Selection and Cataloging Librarian at Forsyth County (GA)Public Library System.

The Civil Rights Digital Library is the most ambitious and comprehensiveeffort to deliver educational content on the Civil Rights Movement usingthe Web. The session covered the Digital Library of Georgia’s innovativeuse of digital technology, interdisciplinary approaches and cross-nstitutional partnerships to advance the educational mission of librariesand other organizations...

Podcast of Michael Stephens'keynote session

Podcast of Karen Schneider'sclosing session

Podcast of the Business Meetingand Merger Discussion

Visit www.solinet.net/samm08 to down-load these SOLINET Annual Membershiprelated podcasts.

As Seen In SOLUTIONS...SOLUTIONS is a quarterly publication featuring innovative library programs, upcomingevents, electronic resources, and other topics of interest to library professionals.

Libraries Were Transformed

To read the entire article visit www.solinet.net/news/solinet solutionsand click on the the May/June 2008 issue of Solutions.

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