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Minutes of the LAUC-SB Executive Committee Meeting
October 1, 1999
10:00 am
Present: Sylvia Curtis, Sherry DeDecker, Lynne Hayman, Sandy Lewis,
Nerea LLamas, Lorna Lueck, Janet Martorana, and Sarah Pritchard
Agenda
1. The LAUC-SB Executive Committee invited Sarah Pritchard to meet with
them to learn about her ideas regarding Library issues and working with
LAUC-SB.
2. LAUC committee updates
3. Updates from Sarah Pritchard
1. Comments from Sarah Pritchard
LAUC's role is the primary vehicle in encouraging professional development
and discussing issues related to our profession. She would like to see
LAUC focus on these types of topics more than on daily operating matters.
2. LAUC Committee Updates
Program Committee (Sylvia) The program committee is planning
programs on UCSB committees and activities, including technology issues;
library brown bag updates; Santa Barbara area library related activities;
and UC activities. Sarah would like the library to be more aware of the
institutes on campus as they are a good source for speakers and are important
for the evolution of academic research programs. Liaisons are encouraged
to be aware of institutes and seminars in their respective departments.
Another source for program speakers is the UCLA library school. Sylvia
raised the possibility of creating a scholarship fund for LA's and student
employees going to library school.
CPD (Lorna) The new travel guidelines will be clarified for LAUC
members. LEC will continue to look for CPD's guidance in defining administrative
travel.
CAP (Lynne) Focusing on local procedures for appointment and
review. They are identifying areas that need additional attention. Sarah
will meet with CAP later to discuss the review process.
CAAR (Nerea) Currently, their main concerns are with facilitating
the search and appointment process.
3. Updates from Sarah Pritchard
New Positions:
Asking for references for 12-13 AUL candidates. Seeking candidates
with qualities such as: good communication skills, an understanding of
service, flexibility, tolerance, a fast learner and a good public speaker.
Cover letters for candidates will not circulate, but will be available
in Personnel.
David Seubert will chair the Arts search committee. There was discussion
that the head of the Arts and Music Library would rotate, but for now,
the Arts Librarian will remain as head.
Sarah wrote a letter in support of the grant for the Near East and Islamic
Studies National Resource Center proposal. The results of the proposal
will be announced in the spring. We need to determine the structure of
this position. CAAR is working on the position announcement.
The Arts and Near East positions will be hired this fiscal year.
Other Personnel Issues:
Sarah requested ongoing Instructional Technology money that can be
used for hardware and salaries.
Would like to hire a Programmer by next fiscal year. This position would
be responsible for web site design and customization.
Two, 2-year temporary staff positions will be created in ILL and Acquisitions.
A human resources consultant has been hired for a three-month classification
study of the LA series. This person will look at reporting structures,
classification, but not at salaries.
There is currently a workflow project in Technical Services. They are
looking at training, documentation, and resolving conflicts over policies
and assignments.
Ergonomics Task Force:
Role is to make recommendations and be a clearinghouse for information.
Public Services:
Government Publications needs shifting so patrons have a better view
of the service areas.
The microform service desk will be implemented.
Purpose for extended hours next year:
- Better support for graduate students
- Help encourage an academic presence
- Let the library be an alternative to parties on the weekend
Building Issues:
Renovation of the 8th floor is underway. Partitions will be removed,
floors carpeted, window blinds installed. This space will be available
for receptions and meetings. Study space will not be impacted during most
hours. Campus model will be moved to the 8th floor. Will check to see if
8th floor is wired.
1st floor area by front door will be used for new book and special collections
exhibit area. Will ask collection managers for help with the logistics.
Library Security will move to the old circ desk at east exit.
Funding for these improvements is from salary savings and copy service
profits.
CEMA and Personnel will share the space previously occupied by the Thoreau
project. Personnel will be using the space as a staff training area.
Campus issues:
Sarah will make a presentation about major library initiatives to the
Foundation on October 23. A similar presentation will be made to the Campus
Planning Committee in November.
Disappointed with the progress of TAOS.
Priorities for long range technology projects are the multimedia technology
center and digitization of the collection.
The library building is included in the Campus Capital Projects 5-year
plan but so far UCOP will not allow it to be called a library project and
there is not funding assigned for renovations of Davidson.
Internal issues:
Would like us to think about good communication mechanisms and our
internal structure. Would like to hear suggestions. Would like to meet
with LAUC-SB each quarter.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
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