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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Wendy Clark Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 4:00 PM To: Syscon-Tx (E-mail) Subject: FW: Texas State Library selects Himmel & Wilson to conduct extensive statewide public library development study News Release Texas State Library and Archives Commission Contact: Erica McKewen, Communications Officer 512-463-5514 work * 512-636-7232 cell [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2002 Texas State Library selects Himmel & Wilson to conduct extensive statewide public library development study Highly inclusive study will involve public library stakeholders in all corners of the state to plan for the future of Texas public library development Austin - The Texas State Library and Archives Commission announces the selection of Himmel & Wilson Library Consultants to conduct a statewide public library development study in Texas. The consultants expect to present final study recommendations to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in Jul. 2003. The consultant team will study the Texas State Library programs that benefit Texas public libraries. The team will focus on strategies for furthering positive library development in Texas and mechanisms for that development. In addition, the team will suggest ways of maximizing current funding sources. The study results and recommendations will be the centerpiece of open dialogue between the Texas State Library and its constituents regarding future state library programming and library development. Himmel & Wilson proposed an ambitious, highly inclusive study involving public library stakeholders throughout Texas in a variety of mechanisms, including interviews, focus groups, library site visits and town hall meetings, among others. A steering committee representing the Texas public library community will provide guidance and support to the consultant team. The consultant team consists of seven members with a combined 200 years of library experience. The Texas State Library selected Himmel & Wilson based on the merits of their study proposal and the firm's considerable amount of statewide planning experience. During the past five years, the firm has completed major statewide planning contracts in fifteen states. State librarian Peggy D. Rudd said, "This extensive study is very exciting to us at the Texas State Library. We'll use the study results as the basis for future planning. The scope of this study is a challenge, but we're very pleased with the credentials of Himmel & Wilson. I am convinced their team of accomplished library professionals will thoroughly evaluate the public library landscape in Texas and make sound recommendations for the future." The five-part study begins with the first meeting between the steering committee, Texas State Library staff and the consultant team, Dec. 13, in Austin. Additional materials will be available on the state library Web site soon, www.tsl.state.tx.us <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us> . ### The Texas State Library and Archives Commission offers a variety of library, archives and records services to the people of Texas. Visit www.tsl.state.tx.us <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us> . --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm
