Hi,

If its okay with everyone in the group, Suzanne and I decided to go with an
invitation only setup.  That means anyone who is interested needs to check
in with Suzanne before they can join the group.  We thought this would be a
way to eliminate bizarre postings like the one we received earlier.  The
group can always go back to an open forum where anyone can join.  Just let
either Suzanne or myself know, if you wish to do this.

Our archives will be accessible by anyone.  And Suzanne, Bob, and I will
begin promoting this list around the state.  We hope more trustees will join
and that you'll find this to be a useful tool.  With more and more people
joining, it would be helpful if you added your library's information when
you posted a message to the list.  This just makes it easier for people to
identify you and respond to your emails.

I'm hoping this will become a great resource for you.  And I'm looking
forward to learning new things from you.  If you have any questions or need
any help, please let me know.  Thanks, Tracy

Tracy Cook
Montana State Library - Great Falls Office
301 2nd Ave. North
Great Falls, MT 59401
Email: tc...@mtlib.org
Phone: (888)502-0012 (in MT); (406)761-7120

As of this morning, I added 2 more new members to the group bringing us
to a grand total of 6.  I expect we'll be growing, especially now that I
know how and where to check for pending members.  I just sent out a
message to wired-mt with instructions on how to sign up.  But I think
it's probably a bit early to start and expect any discussions of
substance.  I'd suggest that trustees begin by introducing themselves.  
You might want to include information about any involvement you might
have had thus far with the MLA Trustee Interest Group.

I'll also add that members can issue invitations to join the group, if
you so choose.  These will not be subject to the screening process.  I
believe you can also check and see how many other members there are,
view archives, change how you receive messages, etc. by going to the
MLATrustee group page:
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/MLATrustees/

I would like to caution you to change the default option under the email
address box from Add to Invite unless you know that your fellow trustee
REALLY wants to join the group.  There's no better way to annoy people
than by signing them up for extra email they don't want.

Suzanne

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Suzanne Reymer
Statewide Technology Librarian
Montana State Library - Billings Office
c/o Parmly Billings Library
510 N. Broadway
Billings, MT   59101
Voice: 406.255.0729
Fax: 406.255.0732
MT Toll Free: 888.826.0837
Email: srey...@mtlib.org
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