1995-96 LIRT Annual Report
by Carol Derner, Past President
The past two years provided a crash course in LIRT activities and procedures. I hope to be able to share some of that knowledge with new officers, committee chairs and members. Every organization needs staff who provide the corporate memory. I have appreciated the input of former LIRT leaders, many of whom are still very active in LIRT.

Two task forces presented final reports this year, the Five-Year Financial Planning Task Force chaired by Emily Bergman and the Recruitment Task Force chaired by Tobeylynn Birch. Both reports are critical to our future and will be incorporated in future planning. The Executive Board approved a dues increase, $l5 for individuals and $25 for institutions. This will be presented to the LIRT membership for a vote. The increase is necessary to support LIRT's programs, the quarterly newsletter, the conference booth and also to maintain a healthy fund balance.

Recruitment impacts our budget, leadership and committee work. We especially need to recruit more public, school and special librarians. Have you told a friend about LIRT lately?

The LIRT manual is a wonderful tool, and I thank the Organization and Bylaws Committee for their review and Billie Peterson, Electronic Resources Manager for revision, production and mailing to all new chairs and officers.

Thank you to the Executive Board, Steering Committee and committee members for your efforts and support this year.


LIRT News, September 1996. Volume 19, number 1.
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