I just found the edited version
of Carol’s *(in her words, it’s a less Hallmark version):
(Also note that, previously, we were going to send our replies with
a Transportation Librarian Toolkit which we would have to check if that
option is still available, ie. Whether we could get extra copies.)
DRAFT ETKN E-Mail Invitation (2)
Dear Transportation Practitioner:
We would like to extend an invitation for you to join the
Eastern Transportation Knowledge Network (ETKN).
ETKN is a group of transportation libraries and
information service providers located at state DOTs, universities, and
associations in the eastern U.S. Interested in the coordination of
transportation research, we have recently formed to improve our libraries'
services.
ETKN was created to support our transportation
information infrastructure. It is especially important now that we
preserve and access this crucial transportation-related information as the
nation currently invests in our bridges, highways, transit, and railroads and
airports.
We hold bi-monthly meetings by telephone, thereby
avoiding the need for frequent out-of state meetings. We have found
success in gathering information and coordinating with fellow members and the
National Transportation Library. By collaborating as members as a network, we
have increased our access to specialized information and increased the value
and quality of our services.
Our newly created web-site at http://etkn.org
outlines the membership criteria. Essentially, all you need to join is a
transportation collection and a willingness to participate.
If you are considering joining, e-mail us back and we
will happily send you the recently published Transportation Librarians Toolkit,
a resource book especially designed for transportation collections.
Sincerely....