RK: November 2008 Archives
The current 3-year system membership agreements expire at the end of December. However, they also include an automatic one-year extension. That means that it's once again time for all OWLS libraries to sign new membership agreements, but because of the automatic extensions we have time to get this done.
At their October meeting, the OWLS Board approved signing new 3-year agreements with OWLS libraries. The new agreements contain the same language as the current agreements, except that the dates have been updated. The new agreements will run through December 2011, with a one-year automatic extension through December 2012.
In the near future I'll be sending out two signed copies of the new agreement to all OWLS member libraries. I'll also include an unsigned copy that you can reproduce for your board. Please have your board approve and sign both copies at an upcoming meeting, and return one signed copy to me. If your board should want to pursue any modifications to the standard agreement or would like me to come to a meeting to discuss the agreement, please contact me.
At their October meeting, the OWLS Board approved signing new 3-year agreements with OWLS libraries. The new agreements contain the same language as the current agreements, except that the dates have been updated. The new agreements will run through December 2011, with a one-year automatic extension through December 2012.
In the near future I'll be sending out two signed copies of the new agreement to all OWLS member libraries. I'll also include an unsigned copy that you can reproduce for your board. Please have your board approve and sign both copies at an upcoming meeting, and return one signed copy to me. If your board should want to pursue any modifications to the standard agreement or would like me to come to a meeting to discuss the agreement, please contact me.
Today the Waupaca County Board adopted the 2009 County Budget at its annual budget meeting. The budget includes the library funding recommended by the Finance Committee. Details are posted on the 2009 County Budgets Page.
Outagamie County has approved its 2009 budget, which includes the library funding recommended by County Executive Paltzer. Details are posted on the 2009 County Budgets Page.
At their October meeting, the OWLS Board approved the 2009 System Plan and Budget. The 2009 Plan is not significantly different from the current Plan. Because OWLS financial position is healthy no major reductions in services are planned for 2009. However, given the difficult economy and the potential for future revenue decreases, we are doing some belt-tightening. The 2009 operating budget represents a 1.8% decrease from the 2008 operating budget.
I encourage you to take a look at the new Plan, especially the first six pages which describe the context in which the Plan has been developed. If you're into numbers and statistics you might also enjoy looking at page 2, which show how OWLS libraries compared with libraries in other systems in 2007.
As always, be sure to contact me with any questions or comments.
I encourage you to take a look at the new Plan, especially the first six pages which describe the context in which the Plan has been developed. If you're into numbers and statistics you might also enjoy looking at page 2, which show how OWLS libraries compared with libraries in other systems in 2007.
As always, be sure to contact me with any questions or comments.
