Library Day at the Capitol is an important event. Not only does it give us a chance to be proactive in gaining support for staffing and funding for our library media centers but also it gives us a chance to see the legislature in action. As Past-President of GLMA I have attended this event for the past three years and have every intention of continuing to attend in the future.

Efforts to trim the cost of the event this year led to sandwiches and soft drinks in one of the rooms at the Capitol rather than the typical lunch buffet at the Railroad Depot. Having lunch in the Capitol Dome gave more time to talk with legislators, which is the point of the day.

The event is co-sponsored by the Georgia Library Association, Georgia Library Media Association, and the Georgia Association for Instructional Technology. Many other library associations throughout the state also participate. The event featured visual displays from various library organizations. Governor Sonny Perdue cut the ribbon to unveil the New Georgia Encyclopedia, a part of GALILEO. Our Library Day was also designated as "Georgia History Day" making it an event to be remembered.