Meeting Reports

For the past two and a half days I’ve been hiding away in Olin 301 with a number of other colleagues from LIS and other departments around the college, attending the EDUCAUSE 2009 conference virtually.

This marks the first time I’ve attended a multi-day/multi-session event online, and have to pass on major kudos to EDUCAUSE for giving us the opportunity to attend locally, and for pulling it off with only a very few hitches.

Present: Andi, Rachel, Ryan, John, Jane, Lindy, Germano, Rebecca.

Jane gathered reports from everyone about the status of lost books and their replacements.

Lindy brought a request to purchase the Encyclopedia of Communication Theory and the group agreed to purchase the print edition.

Andi & Germano led a spirited discussion of research modules and topics for the Paideia I research paper.

Jane informed the group that the staffing plan is in transition and will be discussed further at a future meeting.

In lieu of a meeting today, the following information is being shared:

• Windows 7 – At 11:00 this morning, there is a webinar titled, 7 Steps to Windows 7 Migration Success – A Tutorial Source: KACE.

I also attended the ILA conference. As is often the case many of the most interesting moments occurred in conversations with colleagues during the breaks and meals.

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LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEETING

October 26, 2009, 9:15 a.m., Hovde

Present: Chris, Andi, Ryan, John, Jane, Lindy, Germano, Rebecca.

Andi spoke on the HEDS Research Practices Survey explaining the background and how we can and do use in connection with Paideia. Reviewed the survey for fall 2008 and spring 2009. She will be doing further meetings and bringing information back to the group.

Chris gave a follow-up on Scottie Cochrane’s visit. Has posted some information online. In connection with this, staffing plans were discussed.

Present: Matt H, Matt B, Bob E, Ryan, Bob P, Larry, Todd, Matt H, Laurel, Diane

• User Services Account Number – Team members are to use 34400 and not what has been used in the past. The old numbers are frozen and no longer accessible.
• Exit Procedures – Began review of exit procedures by discussing what data is needed and when is it needed in terms of faculty/staff/students who leave Luther.
• Printers – Reviewed how many personal printers and workgroup printers we have that work, that don’t work, where we store them, and discussed what to do with them.

LIBRARY PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEETING

October 12, 2009, 9:15 a.m., Hovde

The agenda for Scottie Cochrane’s visit, October 13th and 14th, is posted on the blog.

Chris reported on a meeting regarding the new faculty offices in the former Help Desk area. He will report later as more information is obtained and plans move forward.

All reported on visits they had had with department heads regarding senior paper/projects.

John gave out a handout titled “Annual Reviews 2010 Institutional Pricing”. Reviewed the usage of all for the past 2 years.

Present: Matt B, Lynnette, Bob E, Ryan, Rebecca, Bob P, Larry, Matt H, Diane

• Recycling – September 24th we had Midwest Electronic Recovery come to campus to pick up a truckload of old equipment for recycling. To learn more and see pictures, go to Recycling of Equipment within LIS
• Power outage – During the September 23rd power outage in the library, the Help Desk moved to Olin and continued to provide service until 7:30 pm that evening when power was restored and they returned to the library.

Present: Chris, Andi, Ryan, John, Jane, Lindy, Germano, Rebecca.

Germano and Lindy presented their new language for Reference Services in the Emergency Response Planning document.

John presented the final decisions reached with the department liaisons regarding the print duplication/cancellation project for group approval.