National Forum on Information Literacy


	National Conference of State Legislatures
	Background Information Acronym: NCSL Address: 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite. 515 City: Washington, D.C. Zip: 20001 E-mail: INFO@NCSL.ORG Web Address: http://www.ncsl.org General Inquiries About Organization Name and Title: William T. Pound, Executive Director Telephone: (202) 624-8680 Fax: (202) 737-1069 Forum Contact Person Name and Title: William T. Pound, Executive Director Telephone: (202) 624-8680 Fax: (202) 737-1069 Mission Statement Improving the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures Fostering interstate communication and cooperation Ensuring legislatures a strong, cohesive voice in the federal system Organizational Background/Description National organization of state legislators and legislative staff. Aims are: to improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislatures; to ensure states a strong, cohesive voice in the federal decision-making process; to foster interstate communication and cooperation. Compiles research data. Provides training and development, and service on current issues and concerns. Maintains Office of State-Federal Relations in Washington, D.C., to monitor federal legislation and 22 committees. Information Literacy Goals, Areas of Interest, Publications, Standards, etc. Publications: Federal Update Fiscal Letter LegisBrief Mandate Monitor State Legislatures

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Dr. Lana Jackman
Sharon Weiner
Co-Chairs, National Forum on Information Literacy