What is the relevance of the Central Library Program in today’s networked environment?
Value in space and longer hours; impact on economic issues (workforce development); downtown anchor; community centers; large local employers; local program collaboration; front line institution; aggregator of services and collections; link between local and state; laboratories for new services; training and consultation with member libraries; support for local libraries so they can focus on local needs; help local libraries by providing concentrated expertise; services and support for remote users.