Pacific Northwest Library Association

PNLA Quarterly, Vol. 62 No.3 Spring 1998

President's Message: Discussion Papers and the New PNLA

In this issue of the Quarterly you will find the next phase of the process of renewal of PNLA. The Discussion Papers prepared by board members laying out future roles and structures for the association are presented for your discussion and feedback.

Your board members have worked hard to develop viable roles for the association that are true to its regional mission. But this is only part of the process necessary to make it work. Your input to these proposals is essential.

  • Are there points with which you agree or disagree?
  • Are there roles or activities that should be added?
  • Do you need further clarification or explanation?
  • Most importantly, do these papers contain the elements of an association that you would support, work for and be an active member of, because that is what will be needed to make it a success.
The board will be meeting on April 25 - 26 to refine these papers into a definitive document which will provide a clear future for a new PNLA. This will be presented at the Annual Conference in Sun Valley, in August.

Please send your responses to the listserve or to me at gordon_ray@bc.sympatico.ca

PNLA members have a unique opportunity to attend the Canadian Library Association Annual Conference in beautiful Victoria, BC June 17 - 21 1998. The CLA is extending the member conference registration rate to all PNLA members and, of course, everything is in Canadian Dollars.

The Conference theme is "Reality Check: Seductive Futures, Sobering Present"

Features include:

  • Keynote Address by internationally acclaimed Canadian Author - John Ralston Saul;
  • A pre-conference, Libraries as leaders in Community Economic Development, with Dr. Charles McClure, Syracuse, Graham Cornish, IFLA/British Library and other distinguished speakers;
  • A wide range of programs of a national and international nature, an extensive trade show, great social events, a wonderful city and the opportunity to explore the beauty of Vancouver Island.
I do hope many of you will take advantage of this opportunity and I look forward to seeing you in Victoria.

For more information contact CLA HQ at: Tel -613-232-9625 FAX -613-563-9895 or visit the CLA Website at: http://www.cla.amlibs.ca

Gordon L. Ray may be reached at Gordon_ray@bc.sympatico.ca or at 604-852-6731

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