To All -
Just to jump in with Peter, it really is a shame what the government is
doing to ERIC and AskERIC. The cost for ERIC is a rounding error in the of
the Department of Education budget. The entire ERIC system gets less than
$10 million. Just one education lab gets more than this amount, not to
mention all the other programs.
ERIC isn't always "in the news." It's been around for over 30 years. It
isn't always sexy or new and different - it just works!!
Related to LM_NET, the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology and
AskERIC at Syracuse University have been wonderful supporters for over 10
years - at no cost to us. Syracuse University in particular deserves a lot
of credit for supporting us.
To repeat Peter's comments, LM_NET is in no danger. Even if something
should happen to AskERIC, Syracuse University will likely still support us.
And, in the event that they do not, we have many other supporters. So, for
LM_NET, fear not.
If you want to fear, fear for open access to education information in this
country, in particularly to the full range of views gathered, organized and
offered through the entire ERIC system.
Mike
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Mike Eisenberg
Dean and Professor
The Information School of the University of Washington
Suite 370, Mary Gates Hall, Box 352840
Seattle, WA 98195-2840
Fax: (206) 616-3152
mbe@u.washington.edu
http://www.ischool.washington.edu
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Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 15:44:25 -0400
From: Peter Milbury <pmilbury@ERICIR.SYR.EDU>
Subject: LM_NET Status
Dear LM_NET Members,
This is a brief note to let you know that LM_NET is currently NOT in
danger of being stopped. In the event that AskERIC is unable to host us,
we will find another way to continue.
I mention this because some very loyal members have been writing that they
are quite concerned, even going to the trouble of finding alternative
means to have an LM_NET forum on another listserver host. In the event
that it comes to that point, we will make the necessary arrangements.
There is NO need at this time to find other hosting for lM_NET.
Thak you all for your kind and supportive thoughts. We appreciate your
backing and participation.
Peter Milbury, LM_NET Co-Moderator
School Librarian/CA TeleMentor, Chico HS, Chico, CA
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