Last week I felt a little like to mother of the bride! The invitations had been sent, the venue had been booked, we’d decided on catering and seating plans, and some fabulous gifts  (read submissions) were pouring in. Unfortunately the people we really  wanted to be there were reluctantly unable to come at this time. It was a bit like a wedding without the bridal party.

So after a good deal of consultation we decided to postpone, a decision that’s been met with understanding and support. We hope to be able to confirm the new date in the next few days but in the interim please focus on how you can be part of this momentous event.

You can do this in a number of ways. The later date means we’re still accepting submissions so if you’d been considering writing one but time had gotten the better of you don’t despair! We’ll be putting the ones that we’ve received up on the website in the next week and this may give you feed for thought.

I’d also encourage you to become involved in the Ambassador Program. More information and suggestions will also be forthcoming on this in the next week so keep checking back.

Finally do talk about the Summit and what it might mean at a local level. I prepared a report for my own Library Committee last week and they were keen to be involved through the Ambassador Program and to be kept informed (in fact one Councillor declared we needed more money in the budget to be able to promote our Ambassador, what a star!!!).  Use this as an opportunity to position your own library in the minds of decision makers while working towards a national goal.

Best wishes

Jan Richards

ALIA Vice President