This checklist helps make sure that all the right steps are taken when your library becomes a partner with L-net.

Your Library and L-net: Set up and hold training sessions. Training is usually broken into two 5-hour blocks and includes software training and virtual reference techniques. If your institution or library doesn't have a training lab, we can find a nearby one or use your public access computers before your library opens or after it closes.

Your Library : Choose an individual to be a liaison with L-net.

L-net : Set up logins for Your Library's staff.

* Your Library Make the necessary computer configuration changes for OCLC's Flash Chat software.

* Your Library : practice providing virtual reference service with OCLC's practice queue.

* Your Library and L-net : choose a weekly shift (or choose a range of shifts you can be available).

* Your Library : view our scheduling software tutorial.

Your Library : join the L-net e-mail discussion list and explore the L-net staff website.

* Your Library : staff virtual reference desk live with a partner library (eventually alone if it is not too busy).

Your Library and L-net : sign a service agreement.

Your Library and L-net : issue press release to local media about Your Library's participation in L-net.

Your Library : edit your library's online profile.

* chat providers only