Maine InfoNet Proposal Approved
In early March, 1999 the following announcement was posted to the
Maine Libraries Discussion List (MELIBS-L) on behalf of State Librarian
Gary Nichols
On February 19, 1999, the State of Maine Contract Review Committee approved
Innovative Interfaces Inc.'s proposal for provision of software and services
for Maine InfoNet. This action brings us within one very small step
of creation of the new library servers and services for which so many
members of the Maine library community have worked so hard over the past
several years.
While final contract language is being worked out, we will be moving
forward on several fronts.
A series of regionally-sited meetings will be held around the state
to demonstrate the new InfoNet capabilities and discuss library options
for using and becoming a part of the new InfoNet system in any of several
possible ways. In about 10 days we will announce a schedule for these
meetings as well as the address of an extensive new InfoNet web site
featuring detailed descriptions of system functions, contact information
and a variety of related information. A printed mailing will be sent
to all Maine libraries as well.
No matter how large or small, how specialized or general your library,
there are benefits to your library and your library's users that will
flow from Maine InfoNet.
