The Library Shop at the Library of Virginia is in a state of transition. As many of you know the Library of Virginia Foundation manages the Shop and proceeds from sales help underwrite programs and projects of the Library of Virginia. Due to the economic downturn the Library Shop has in recent months struggled to remain profitable. Currently, an executive MBA team from Virginia Commonwealth University is conducting a business plan study of the Shop. The team is developing a business plan that identifies an effective strategy for distribution of the Library's publications, prints, maps and other collection-related items. The study will be completed in May, 2004. At that time the Foundation Board will review the study and make a determination as to the future of the Library Shop. As part of the business plan study, the MBA team is conducting an online survey at http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwedo/giftshop.asp Please consider participating in this survey. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you in the future. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html