FROM THE EDITOR
Jain Fletcher
If you did not hear this at ALA Annual, you will see it in various places in this issue, with this column being the first of them. I have decided to "retire" as Editor of this Newsletter, effective January 2008. This timing was mainly related to the bulk mailing permit, which must be renewed annually and is good only for the local mailing area. If I were to renew it for next year, it would be fiscally irresponsible of me to quit in June, for instance, and turn it over to someone residing in another mailing area, since they would have to buy a new permit for their area (and—surprise!—the Post Office will neither transfer the permit nor "pro-rate" the costs for a partial year). So, this just seemed the most logical choice. I would not have felt comfortable retiring, however, if we had not already lined up a new Editor to step in. The Board and I were very pleased that Amy Weiss (who, in OLAC-related writing terms, is currently Book Reviews Editor and was formerly the OLAC Secretary) was willing to take on the job. She will begin in January 2008 and her first issue will be the March issue. Please join me in a hearty round of appreciative applause!!!
One of the things that has kept me going for six years' worth of issues is the value I have received from being able to see ("up close and personal") all the information that goes into an OLAC Newsletter every time. And this issue is a prime example of that. It is chock full. There are more reports from various groups (MARBI, CC:DA, MOUG, OCLC Membership Council, OCLC) than are usually contained in one issue. There are also various conference-related reports (the minutes of CAPC, the OLAC Board and OLAC Membership, as well as an update on planning for the upcoming joint OLAC/MOUG Conference). There are calls for participation (CAPC, OLAC Board) and nominations (Nancy Olson Award). There is a book review, some news you can use, and yet another practical, constructive and informative Q&A column.
One invaluable aspect of this job has been getting the chance to meet (either in person or online) so many members of OLAC. These include all those who send in submissions, the various Board incumbents I have rubbed elbows with over the years and people I have met at various conferences. I intend to write about some of the most memorable of my working relationships in my next--and last--column. Meanwhile, I hope you will enjoy this issue as much as I have enjoyed putting it together.
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