SUNYergy V.2 No.2 Look Whose Talking

		April 2000 Volume 2 Number 2 Page 7
	Feature Look Who's Talking About SUNYConnect

The State University has also embarked upon a significant initiative in the area Governor George Pataki

of technology that will place it at the forefront of higher education institutions across the nation. SUNYConnect is a path-breaking project which will electronically tie together all of the University's library resources, creating a single University-wide 'virtual library' that can be accessed anytime, anywhere at the touch of a computer keypad.

Governor George E. Pataki (Page 81; New York State Budget document in pdf format)

As a result of the renewed emphasis on research, engineering and technology including SMART-NY, SUNYConnect and the SUNY Learning Network ...we expect enormous dividends for New York State in the way of higher economic growth and vitality. The effectiveness of the University and its 64 campuses as an economic engine has already been proven across the state, but the University's potential has barely been tapped.
SUNY System Administration's Renaissance of the State University - A Vision for the Future

In addition to enhancing and improving traditional library services, SUNYConnect allows us to harness the collective resources of all libraries across SUNY and provide cost-efficient delivery and access to new, powerful information tools through SUNY-wide licensing agreements to quality electronic/Internet information resources.
SUNYLA letter of welcome to Chancellor King

I agree with Governor Pataki that we need to pursue a high-tech 'virtual library' at the State University. ...Working together, I know we can make it happen.
Chancellor King's response to SUNYLA letter (posted to SUNYLA-l March 22, 2000)

Restoring SUNY to Pre-eminence in American Higher Education ...Provide support for expanding institutional missions [through] funding for the SUNYConnect Initiative.
From United University Professions' 2000 Legislative Agenda