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<p class=MsoNormal>Linda Lord posted the following to MELIBS and MEINFO on
September 18. I am posting here for those of you not on the other lists.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Dear Maine Libraries, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>This letter is to let you know that some of the MSLN-related
work that has been done by the State Library and the Department of Education
for the past 7-8 years will now be done by the University of Maine System
(UMS). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The State of Maine Chief Information Officer (CIO), the
Commissioner of Education, The University of Maine System's Chief Information
Officer and I, as acting State Librarian, have signed a Memo of Understanding
which unites us in a common effort to expand and increase broadband services across
the State of Maine. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Heading this effort will be a NetworkMaine Council currently
comprised of the Commissioner of Education's designee, Jeff Mao; Richard
Thompson, the State CIO; Ralph Caruso, UMS CIO; and the State Librarian. Jeff
Letourneau (UMS) has been selected as the Executive Director of NetworkMaine <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What activities will NetworkMaine do? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• NetworkMaine
is the name of the entity that will operate the MSLN project <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• NetworkMaine
will prepare, issue and evaluate Requests for Proposals for Internet and
Connectivity services for schools and libraries on MSLN <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• NetworkMaine
will negotiate and manage contracts with the successful bidders <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• NetworkMaine
will file the federal E-rate application for these sites and sign the
certification papers (with the advice and assistance of Janet McKenney and
Sylvia Norton). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>What will the State Library do? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• Have
decision-making authority as NetworkMaine Council member <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• Oversee
the work of the Executive Director along with the other Council members *
Approve library technology plans * Coordinate the collection of yearly
paperwork (Letters of Agency, Form 479, etc.) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>How will this affect you as a current member of MSLN? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• Current
MSLN contracts expire on June 30, 2010. Therefore, you may or may not have new
service providers starting July 1, 2010 depending on the results of the RFPs
(requests for proposals) to be issued soon. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• Every
attempt will be made to gain broader bandwidth for the many sites that need
it. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>• This
transition will be as transparent and seamless as possible. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you have any questions, please contact Janet McKenney or
myself. We will be happy to respond. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Linda <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Linda H. Lord <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Acting State Librarian <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Maine State Library <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>64 State House Station <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Augusta, ME 04333 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Tel: 207-287-5620 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Janet McKenney<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Coordinator of Learning and Technology<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Maine State Library<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>64 State House Station<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Augusta, ME 04333-0064<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>207-287-5620 (Phone)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>207-287-5624 (Fax)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>janet.mckenney@maine.gov<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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