The meeting convened at 10:00 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order - Cathy Chiu, Chair Elect
2. Reports from LAUC-SB committee chairs and represtatives to LAUC statewide committees
3.Report from Sarah Pritchard, University Librarian
1. Call to Order. Cathy called the meeting to order and welcomed and introduced the new librarians - Anne Barnhart Park (Latin Americanist); Gail McClenney (AUL for Technical Services) and Elaine McCracken (Electronic Resources Cataloger).
2. Reports from LAUC-SB Committee Chairs and Represtatives to statewide committees.
LAUC-SB COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee on Appointments, Assignments and Reassignments (CAAR)
Eunice Schroeder (Chair) was not present. No report was given for the committee. Jane Faulkner, a CAAR committee member and Chair of the Welcoming and Mentoring (WOM) Committee, a subcommittee of CAAR, reported on WOM's activities. WOM is planning a November 21 (4pm Cheadle) wine and cheese reception for the new librarians; a January reception for the new fellow; and a March social - a wine country tour - for all.
Committee on Advancement and Promotion (CAP)
Sherry DeDecker (Chair) reported that an ad hoc subcommittee of 2001-2 CAP members is in the process of completing a revision of the review policies and procedures to incorporate the new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The committee hopes to have revisions completed in time for the current review period.
Committee on Professional Development (CPD)
Eric Forte (Chair) reported. There was nothing new to report, but Eric reminded us that the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) allots $450.00 for travel/professional development, which is supplemented by Sarah Pritchard, so that everyone receives $600. Depending on one's level of professional involvement, up to an additional $800.00 is available. Sarah mentioned that carry over is negotiable for activities that occur at the fiscal year end calendar. Eric also reminded us that the LAUC call for research grant proposals is out and the deadline to submit a proposal is December 6. Submissions go to Patrick Dawson, the Santa Barbara representative to the Systemwide Committee on Professional Development.
Program Committee Cathy Chiu (Chair) reported that the committee is considering planning programs on three topics - the Patriot Act; information literacy; the history and significance of LAUC with invited speaker, LAUC president, Esther Grassian (UCLA)
LAUC-SB REPRESENTATIVES TO STATEWIDE COMMITTEES REPORTS
Committee on Committees, Rules, and Jurisdiction (Bylaws Committee)
The specific 2002-2003 charge of LAUC-SB from James E. Crooks (UCLA), systemwide chair, is to 1) review the LAUC committee structure and compare it to the UL All-Campus Groups as well as the statewide Academic Senate's committee structure 2) Review several articles in the bylaws for possible changes 3) reexamine the appointment of division delegates to the Assembly, as enumerated in Article VII. Section 2c to ensure appropriate representation 4) Review Article XII. Section 1, which describes the process for recommending amending and voting bylaws changes and gaining approval from UCOP. The charge and the Final Report, dated 8/15/02, and submitted by Peter Brueggeman (2001-2002 systemwide Chair) was distributed.
Committee on Professional Development
Representative, Patrick Dawson - absent, no report
Information Literacy Task Force
Representative, Annie Platoff - absent, no report. Inquiries and discussion produced the following information: The newly formed group is being charged with developing a UC definition of information literacy; identifying what information literacy initiatives are under way at each campus; and developing a formal committee.
Committee on Library Plans and Policies Representative, Sandy Lewis - absent, no report
Committee on Professional Governance
Cathy distributed the committee's distinguish step survey results, recommendations, and revisions to position paper no. 1. A preliminary discussion of the results of the distinguished step survey results found that the questions were poorly worded and long discussion is needed to further discuss the complex issue, LAUC Executive Committee recommendations and related issues. The survey results submitted in the LAUC Committee on Professional Governance Annual Report 2001-2002 included 9 attachments. Due to time restraints, further discussion was tabled for another business meeting
3. Report from Sarah Pritchard, University Librarian
Budget
No concrete information from has been received. The Governor (Davis) requested that UC propose how it might take a 20% budget cut, though that has not been an order to campuses.
Librarian Hiring at UCSB
Routine vacancies will be filled. The library has received a portion of the campus funding for workload increase, which for UCSB is largely due to the expansion of the summer quarter. Thus far funds have been used to hire two LA IIs (Access Services and the Arts Library). The Administration also proposed to use summer program funds to hire an additional librarian FTE in public services, which the admin hopes to announce early next year. Sarah requested feedback from the librarians regarding what type of position the new FTE should be. Possibilities that have been previously mentioned include a reference-instruction librarian with no collection responsibilities; a collection specialist; and a public service Web/electronic resources librarian. Individual librarians or groups should send their preferences to Sarah or Marilyn as soon as possible.
Religious studies was mentioned as a possibility for a collection specialist search. Sherry DeDecker also presented the need for a data librarian, an underserved area with increasing demand.
UC UL Projects
1) Shared Collections - ULs are looking at resource sharing and how to best leverage shared collections (print and electronic) and Regional Library Facilities (RLFs).
2) Information Literacy - ULs asked SOPAG to suggest a mechanism for addressing the issue, wherein SOPAG created a HOPS sub group. At this time, the UL's feel that a campus by campus approach will be more successful than attempting a systemwide information literacy general ed. requirement. The goal is to have better coordination of information literacy programs and the development of sample program models. This HOPS group will communicate with the new LAUC committee.
4. Other
Sally Willson Weimer brought it to our attention that she is the only librarian left on the faculty legislator. Let Mary Larsgaard know if you are interested in serving on the faculty legislature as an academic non-senate representative.