1. Fall 1999 Godort of Michigan Program Scheduled
2. Michigan Council of Federal Depository Libraries Report, Sept. 16, 1999

Doing Business with the EU
Friday, November 19, 1999
Library of Michigan (Forum with coffee/food in the Lake Superior Room)
Cost: $20

8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:30 - 12 noon Morning Program
Barbara Sloan, Head of Public Inquiries,
Washington Delegation of the European Commission to the United States
Barbara will provide general background on the EU, with an emphasis on resources useful for business reference purposes.

12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own.
It is possible to reserve a box lunch for an additional $6 if you place an order by November 12th. It will include a croissant sandwich, chips, piece of fruit, large cookie, and a can of pop. Please specify ham or turkey or tuna or chicken or vegetarian.

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Program
Tom Maguire, Director, Grand Rapids Export Assistance Center,
U.S. Department of Commerce.
Tom will talk about the services and resources available via his office, focusing particularly on the services and resources available for small and medium-sized firms wanting to do business with the EU. This will be a good opportunity to learn about an additional resource many of us may know little about.

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Godort of Michigan Business Meeting.
If you plan to attend, send your $20 program registration fee (or $26 if you want a box lunch) to:

Debbie Gallagher, Government Information Specialist, Michigan Electronic Library, AADL Northeast Branch Library, 2713 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2427.

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News & Announcements From the Field

Libraries that submitted self studies this year may not receive replies until next spring. It was previously announced that the reviews would be done this fall. Libraries inspected in 1994 can still expect letters requesting a self study but probably at the end of the year. This is per Ann's conversation with Sheila McGarr.

During a recent site visit Ann Sanders discovered an unauthorized housing agreement. It was the feeling by the council that it is important to get a better handle on any selective housing agreements. Paula will send a letter to the selectives about improving outreach efforts to special housing locations. It was also proposed that Ferris State be added to the state disposal distribution list and allowed to use Documents Assistant software. This is in recognition of their long-standing and demonstrated commitment to the goals of the depository program.

Updates of Previous Discussion Items

• Access statement. The access statement is drafted and awaiting approval by Library of Michigan administration.

• Michigan Council Election. Michael McDonnell's position expires in 2000. He is seeking another term. Debbie Schaubman of MSU has also been nominated. The ballots will be going out to library directors soon.

• MICHGPO. Discussion of adding persons other that the official contact such as a second person from each institution. The opinion of the group was that the list should be left as is with only the official contact on the list.

• 1999 Revisions to the State Plan. In the future the names of the individuals who worked on a state plan and any revisions will be listed. There will also be an update to the sample discard list which will include a watermark with "SAMPLE" and page numbering format (among other changes). Replacement pages will be distributed.

• Substitution of Electronic Versions for Tangible Formats of Depository Publications. The FDLP Guidelines were published in Administrative Notes of May 15, 1999. The council discussed whether some libraries be committed to maintaining a tangible copy. This would ensure that at least one Michigan library maintain a tangible copy of all the items. A library would have to commit to long term retention of the documents through a formal agreement. There was heated discussion whether any library would sign an agreement to keep materials. There will be an opportunity for discussion of electronic products at the regional meetings.

• Core Competencies. The topic of core competencies may be an appropriate topic for the regional meetings. We discussed inviting an SLA representative as they are in the forefront of this topic.

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