University Libraries Directors Council meeting notes
Date: August 14, 2007
Present: Judy Adams Volpe, Beth Adelman, Austin Booth, Gary
Byrd, Gemma DeVinney, John Edens, Nancy Nuzzo, Stacy Person, Stephen Roberts,
Karen Senglaup, Sharon Schiffhauer, Margaret Wells
Excused: Mark Ludwig
Recorder: Nancy Nuzzo
Announcements and Discussion Topics:
- Gemma distributed the DSI Peer Award Recommendations. If peer nominations are sought in future years, it will be helpful to use a template to gather basic information about positions and dates. Gemma distributed unit-specific reports to assist directors with their DSI nominations
- At a previous meeting, Gemma was asked to find out whether it is possible to conduct a search without specifying whether it is a faculty or SL position, leaving the determination to the end and the preference of the top candidate. She reported that it is not possible to do this; the job must be advertised as one type or the other, but can be changed. There was discussion of whether to post the Digital Library Initiatives director position as faculty or SL. Posting it as an SL is more work up front but a switch later would be easier.
- Gemma will find out from Crofts whether librarians are exempt from having to complete the annual salary disclosure forms that are sent by the State Ethics Commission.
- John recapped the OCLC symbols situation. It is possible to have separate resource sharing files for ILL, but he is concerned about the 951 solution with its potential for mistakes and its effect on staffing. During discussion of the issues, Gary agreed that HSL could give up the SHB symbol without ill effect. For Law, the critical issues are maintaining good reciprocal relationships with other law libraries, and making sure that the governance agreement isn’t violated.
- Judy reported on the results of the Parents Fund drive. It was not as successful as previous campaigns in total dollars raised, but the average amount per gift was higher. The Libraries will share the income with Student Affairs based on a previously agreed upon formula. Judy noted that new donations are coming in as a result of her mailing regarding the new Legacy Society.
- Nancy reported on the recent Preservation Planning Survey of the Special Collections area, coordinated by Ron Gaczewski and conducted by the Northeast Document Conservation Center. This will provide the foundation for detailed assessments of individual collections and will support grants to perform treatments and rehouse collections.
- Steve distributed a confidential UB2020 planning document. Austin pointed out the importance of having library representatives on the strategic strength coordinating committees.
- Steve reported on his recent meeting with Sean Sullivan regarding the budget and space. We will receive budget news by September 1. The directors agreed that the Libraries should retain ownership of any space that is used for library activities or services.
- The retreat scheduled for August 24 will take place from 10:00 am to noon with lunch following. The topic of discussion is staffing; we will prioritize the recruitment schedule for major positions. Gemma will prepare handouts.
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20 August, 2007
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