I am interested in creating a new Government Information Division
within
the Special Library Association. The goal of this new division would
be
to bring together those interested in the value, organization and
management of government information sources with those responsible
for
the provision and improvement of government library services.

The division would create a forum for the exchange of ideas and
information on the value and use of government information and
government libraries; it would conceive and carry out projects that
assist members in improving services to their constituencies; promote
the professional advancement of its members and the interconnections
between users and providers of government information and services
from
local, state, and federal government entities.

The procedure requires that a petition be initiated, signatures
obtained, and forwarded to the SLA Board of Directors for their
consideration and approval.

To sign this petition please go to:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=53640510831

Please respond by Friday, July 9th.

Thank you for supporting this initiative,

Richard Huffine
U.S. EPA, Information Access Division
Office of Environmental Information
   Phone:  202-566-0703
   Fax: 202-566-0669