I.
Welcome and Introductions
Mara welcomed Laura Gewissler,
Director of Collection Management Services, and the Council members introduced
themselves.
II.
Organizational Communication and Planning
As the UVM Libraries
prepare for the next period of strategic planning, in addition to welcoming a
new director to the team, the Dean’s Council will work with an expert in organizational
development to help manage change, improve communication, and to work more efficiently
and effectively.
Cortney Cahill of the local
company Cahill Collins Consulting Partners has worked with other departments at
UVM, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Dealer.com, Champlain College, and many
international organizations. She will meet with Council members individually
and as a group over the next few months. She also will lead the Council in two
half-day retreats as they begin the strategic planning process.
III.
Commemorating Employees
The loss
of Brenda Hutchins, a long-time colleague of our Libraries, prompted the
question of how we honor beloved co-workers who pass away. Although the idea of
naming rooms was raised, UVM has constraints regarding that process. Another
idea, for Brenda in particular, was to add her name to one of the staff awards
instead of having them both named for Delmar Janes. Other ideas included benches
and trees with plaques, or naming collections. Mara will speak with the Faculty/Staff
Development Committee soon.
IV.
Digital Measures
By now,
all UVM Faculty should have Digital Measures account. Essentially, Digital
Measure is an electronic data base of CV’s that provides uniformity and accessibly
of information. One issue for Libraries’ faculty is the lack of space to record
Educational Mission activities. A request will be made to Larry Kost about tweaking
the online form. Alison, Paul and Sarah will debut the tool to faculty in an
open forum.
V.
Food Bank Drive
The
Libraries Social Committee, this year, will raise funds both online and in
person to make a cash donation to the Chittenden County Emergency Food Shelf.
The cash donation will help more families because the Food Shelf can purchase
holiday meals at a fraction of the cost. We will also have pilot food drop near
the entrance of Bailey/Howe. Details are forthcoming.
VI.
Smoking in Front of B/H
The new signage
by the entrance of Bailey/Howe seemed to be effective at curbing smoking first,
but the problem has returned now that temperatures are dropping. A small group
has met to discuss the issue: difficulties with enforcement; SGA involvement;
clarifying the 25-feet rule; and, etc.
VII.
Libraries Faculty Meeting
The
Libraries Faculty meets on Monday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Dean’s Conference
Room.
VIII.
Annual Meeting
The
Libraries Annual Meeting will take place in the Staff Lounge of Bailey/Howe on
Tuesday, November 20, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. The reports will be distributed by
Friday, Nov. 16.
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