Greetings Alliance Members, The first of three strategic planning forums was held on Thursday, January 8th. Thanks to Vicki Coleman, North Carolina A&T State University, Brandolyn Love, Allen University (SC), Loretta Parham, Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library (GA) and Juanita Midgette-Spence, Elizabeth City State University (NC) for participating. Thanks also to Board Chair Cynthia Henderson, Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, Howard University (DC), Board Treasurer Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Sandra Phoenix for their attendance and involvement with drafting the plan. Follow this link http://lyrasis.adobeconnect.com/p13r4y1s7j9/ for a recording of Thursday's session. The draft strategic plan is attached to this e-mail. The remaining forums are scheduled at 11:00 ET on Tuesday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 20. If you haven't registered for a session, please e-mail Sandra Phoenix sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> immediately to get added to the roster. Your input is necessary as we define our future and establish goals and objectives. If you're unable to attend a forum, e-mail me directly no later than Wednesday, January 21st with your input/concerns. I look forward to your involvement with developing the 2015-2017 Strategic Plan. Mantra Mantra Henderson, Vice-Chair Director of Library Services James H. White Library Mississippi Valley State University 14000 Highway 82 W. MVSU 5232 Itta Bena, MS 38941 (office)662-254-3494 (fax) 662-254-3499 SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.