Library Systems in Illinois are faced with financial challenges that necessitate looking at every service offered by the system. The four Southern Systems (LCLS, LTLS, RPLS, SHLS) are in a collaborative planning process to develop a new structure for library cooperation.  They are asking for help in this process by completing a survey that will help to create a Strategic Plan.  The link to the survey is:

http://bit.ly/SouthernSystemPlanning

 They are asking directors, staff, trustees, and agency administrators from these four Southern Systems for input and direction as they re-envision a new future. This survey provides a key opportunity for the Southern System Planning Panel to learn what is important to the members.

Responses to the survey will directly impact the Strategic Plan that is being developed. The survey results will be posted to Cooperation Today (www.cooperationtoday.org) and will inform the Planning Panel members as they develop of a service program.

Please complete this survey by November 1, 2010. Your help and thoughtful comments are invaluable. Please share this survey widely.  Their desire is for as many people as possible to complete this.  It will take approximately 10 minutes of your valuable time but your help is needed.