For a personalized perspective on the tools and trends that 
will shape the future of Maine library service, have a look at 
our new blog "Maine Info Net Insights":

http://maineinfonet.blogspot.com/

Hard news will continue to be posted on our homepage at:

http://www.maine.gov/infonet

However, the "blue sky" discussions that touch on 
possibilities, that involve new and exciting innovations, will 
take place on the blog.  Have a look.  Leave comments that 
react to my articles or to comments from others.  

We know that  only a few of the candidates for "next great 
thing" will actually turn out to be useful and practical in 
application to library purposes.  Nevertheless, the discussion 
of these possibilities is something that should be a group 
activity and not just confined to the Maine Info Net staff and 
Board of Directors.  This is the first of a number of 
opportunities to participate.

And watch for my posts from the LITA conference coming up this 
weekend in Nashville:

http://www.lita.org/ala/lita/litaevents/litanationalforum2006nas
hvilletn/2006forum.htm

Karl