LIBRARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
July 8, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Present: Baughman, Cossard (by phone), Ruschoff (scribe), Vikor (timekeeper), Williams, Wray (facilitator)
Topic: Transition Issues
Terp Services update. Williams reported that it appears that Terp Services will be able to find some matches for the library staffing needs on a temporary basis. Terp Services matched 4-5 candidates to fill generic librarian managerial positions. It was agreed that P. Brown will forward a specialized library position to Terp Services to determine whether the center will be able to find professionals who meet more specific needs.
Library workforce needs and library staff talent. The issue of matching existing staff talent to the greatest library position needs was introduced for discussion. Procedures for identifying the greatest staffing needs and determining a system for finding the best fit for those positions were explored. This issue will continue to be discussed and more information will be forthcoming as the topic develops.
Identical All Staff meetings will be held on July 15 and July 29. Vikor proposed that he present a summary of priorities for the year, as he did at the June LAG meeting. Another topic that will be included is the additional roles that will be added to Vikor’s portfolio and how the CMSC duties have been reassigned. Time will be set aside for questions.
Topic: Pop-ups
- Proposal to add ten PCs to the first floor reference area. The LEC agreed to add 5 additional PC’s to the first floor. Ruschoff and Wray will discuss criteria for determining the optimum number of PCs on first floor.
- Ruschoff reminded LEC that the IT HelpDesk needs to be involved in facilities planning that includes moving desktops and desktop peripherals.
Topic: Announcements
- Williams reported on the meeting with ClimateQUAL-OCDA colleagues held at ALA. All fifteen Phase I and Phase II institutions had at least one representative present and there was much interest in the survey results and follow-up.
- Ruschoff announced that both Ohler and Wrubel presented at ALA at separate ALCTS Section programs. Positive feedback from colleagues indicates that both presentations were very well received!
- Baughman reported that Damon Austin participated in a panel discussion at ALA. His comments regarding the importance of bringing more black males into the library profession were quoted in the most recent LJ Hotline.
- Wray reported that Sharon Epps completed ARL’s Leadership and Career Development Program. As part of the program she and Damon Austin presented a poster session on the impact of organizational structure on service effectiveness for Learning Commons.
Topic: Agenda for Next LEC Meeting, July 15, 2008
This meeting will be a one hour meeting to accommodate the all-staff meeting.
- Transition Issues. Provide updates on transition issues such as new work assignments, supervisory changes, etc.
