SECT Minutes, February 12, 2008

Facilitator: Johnnie Love, Notetaker: Liz McAllister, Timekeeper: Christine Morris-Sumlin
Present: Sue Baughman, Diane Harvey, Bob Kackley, Amrita Kaur, Jenny Kinniff, Susan Koutsky, Liz McAllister, Maggie Saponaro, Jane Williams, Denise Wright

Topic: Adjustments to the Agenda and Approval of January Minutes

Outcome: The agenda was finalized. Diane asked that her topic be moved to the first item on the agenda. The minutes were approved for posting on the SECT website.

Topic: Review of Staff Training Statistics Form

Outcome: Diane gave an overview of her evaluation of the Staff Training Statistics Form. The statistics logs indicated that 17 staff training events were held and that a total of 28 different library staff members provided training at various events. This indicates that there were multiple instructors for some training sessions. In the majority of cases, the form was used correctly – filled out for the indicated purpose. However, some Learning Curriculum events were reported using this form. Diane also noted that the form seemed to be capturing training across the various divisions of the libraries. Things to keep in mind: how will we use these statistics; making sure the form is publicized again; look at instructions to see if they need clarification.

Topic: Learning Curriculum Evaluation Proposal

Outcome: Maggie presented the revised draft proposal and asked for revisions/suggestions. The draft was approved and will be presented at an upcoming LEC meeting but not before Denise can provide budget information in mid-March.

Topic: Review of SECT Workplan

Outcome: Maggie reviewed the 2007 SECT workplan and update for 2008. Maggie will make all the updates discussed and send out the revised workplan.
***Please take an informal poll in your work area on the use of the Learning InterSECTion and the Library Matters blog. Are people reading either/both of these resources?***

Topic: Learning InterSECTion Quotes

Outcome: Jenny asked for quotes for the Learning InterSECTion. Bob turned in three quotes. Amrita sent one by email after the meeting. Please send Jenny any learning or technology quotes!

Topic: Round Robin

Outcome:

• Jenny – Is working on creating a blogging workshop. More info. to follow.
• Amrita – Excited about the new group of students working in Art and Architecture.
• Sue K. – Did everyone read her Skype article in the last issue of LI?
• Christine – Adjusting to Microsoft Office 2007. Maggie noted that Office ’07 will be rolled out to staff soon.
• Sue B. – Core competencies are being developed for library staff in supervisory positions. These will soon be presented to the staff for feedback.
• Maggie – Presented handout on upcoming LC programming.
• Johnnie – New student assistant orientation sessions February 14th and 27th. There will also be training in March and April.

March Meeting Agenda Setting

Outcome: Tentative topics for the March 11th meeting are:

1. Learning InterSECTion – Discussion of reformatting and access on the Library Matters blog.
2. Report on Library Statistics Form
3. LC Evaluation (If LEC has time to discuss this before our next meeting.)

Responsibilities for March meeting: Facilitator: McAllister, Notetaker: Morris-Sumlin, Timekeeper: Saponaro

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