 One of the most striking realizations of my year as president has been the recognition that we are much more than the sum of our individual actions, or even much more than the collective accomplishments of our individual libraries and institutions.
- The work of a single member with a key legislator can make a difference for libraries all over the state.
- A moment at a conference program where a light bulb goes on and a youth service librarian discovers a new way to reach teenagers or toddlers can send ripples through an entire community.
- A committee meeting that leads to a grant application that leads to a new publication can reach hundreds or even thousands of people.
This association offers all of us the chance to contribute to the overall effort and reap the benefits of participation. In the end, it all adds up to successÌ»”for our patrons, our profession, and ourselves.
In a year such as this where budgets shrank or stayed the same, the only ways to make our marks were by working smarter. I learned from librarians all across the state who found creative ways to adapt to change. The association has employed similar strategies, by investing its time and energy wisely and putting its resources where they will do the most good. Through innovation and hard work, we've managed not only to survive, but to thrive.
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