I like this version as well; suppose, however, that the organization has no
library? If we're inviting people to join as affiliates or friends, would we
have a separate letter? - Carol (01)
>>> "Ambler, Betty S" <Betty.Ambler@xxxxxx> 7/29/2010 1:18 PM >>>
This version is pretty good; except the first word in the second paragraph
should be ETKN. - Betty (02)
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[mailto:etkn-forum-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Matis, Lynn
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:25 AM
To: 'Eastern Transportation Knowledge Network'
Subject: Re: [etkn-forum] Membership Letter (03)
DRAFT ETKN E-Mail Invitation (04)
We would like to extend an invitation for you to join the Eastern
Transportation Knowledge Network (ETKN). Our members have identified you and
your library as important players in our region. (05)
ETLN is a network of transportation libraries and information service providers
located at state DOTs, universities, associations and other transportation
agencies. By collaborating as members of a network, our vision is to increase
the availability of our holdings, reduce operating costs, and leverage group
access to transportation knowledge and information needed by our patrons (06)
ETKN was created to support our transportation infrastructure. It is
especially important now to preserve and access this crucial information as the
nation currently invests in our bridges, highways, transit, and airports. As
you may be aware, a series of high-level initiatives over the past five years
has resulted in increased interest in the potential of transportation libraries
to improve research, business practices and day-to-day decision making by
practitioners. Discussions on transportation library networking activities have
resulted in the following documents: (07)
"TRB Special Report 284: Transportation Knowledge Networks: A Management
Strategy for the 21st Century"
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/sr/sr284.pdf (08)
"Transportation Knowledge Networks: A Draft Business Plan"
http://www.cts.umn.edu/Research/Featured/NCHRP20-75/documents/NCHRP20-75TKNBusinessPlanDRAFT.pdf (09)
We hold bi-monthly meetings by telephone. This past year, we have found success
in gathering information and coordinating with fellow members, the other
regional knowledge networks and the National Transportation Library. (010)
We believe membership will result in increased visibility and support for your
library.
Membership is free of charge. Our web-site outlines the membership criteria at
www.etkn.org<http://www.etkn.org/>
including a commitment to maintaining an organized transportation collection
and a willingness to participate (011)
If you are considering joining, e-mail us back and we will forward a
Transportation Librarian Toolkit, a resource book especially designed for
transportation collections. (012)
Or if you have any questions, contact membership chair Carol Paszamant
(609)-530-5289
Carol.Paszamant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:Carol.Paszamant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> or
myself (013)
Sincerely, (014)
Chair, (015)
Eastern Transportation Knowledge Network (016)
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