I.
Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate, on Monday evening, indicated interest in
establishing a Libraries Committee.
II.
Classics
The Classics Department has submitted a list of journals
they’d like the Libraries to retain.
III.
President and Provost
The President and Provost will meet with Libraries faculty
on Monday, Oct. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the Dean’s Conference Room.
IV.
Risk Assessment
A workshop is being held on Wednesday, Sept. 12, for designates
from the Libraries to review institutional risks and opportunities.
V.
Distance Ed
As per the Provost’s Monday letter to campus, Mara is now chairing
the leadership team for Distance Education. Programs in queue: a certificate in
Public Health, and later a master’s degree in public health.
VI.
ARL Membership
Nancy explored the idea of an initial inquiry into UVM
Libraries becoming a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The
Libraries will continue to explore the first-steps as outlined by the ARL.
Alison, Albert, Sarah and Nancy will work together to make first contact.
VII.
Staff and Comp Time
Exempt staff, according to University policy, are not eligible
for official compensatory time.
VIII.
Guest Borrower’s Fee
The current guess borrower’s fee is $42. Sarah suggested
rounding it down to $40. The Council agreed.
IX.
Special Collections Party
All are encouraged to attend the 50th Anniversary
SC Event, featuring a talk about “The Value of Special Collections in the 21
Century,” by Mark Dimunation of the Library of Congress. Billings Marsh Lounge,
Friday, September 21, at 5:30 p.m.
X.
CATQuest
Usability testing begins next week.
A CATQuest launch event will take place in the lobby of B/H
on Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 1-3 p.m. Students and patrons will be treated to
coffee and cider donuts, as well as give-a-ways and CATQuest demos. All are
welcome to join in the fun.
XII.
E-thesis
Paul
is following up with Grad College to confirm the status of what is and isn’t
required for submission of thesis and dissertations in electronic format.
XIII.
Updates
·
Staff Apperception pizza party will
be held in the Staff Lounge at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Bring your appetite!
·
The I&IS Conference Room has
been soundproofed.
·
Daisy and Tom are working on a video
project about the VDNP.
·
Since the removal of ashtrays out front,
the smoke situation is greatly improved.
·
The bad smell in some Dana offices
is still being sorted out.
·
A four-year contract between Dana,
Central Vermont Medical Center and FAHC is being negotiated. Once completed, will
be the largest of its kind.
On Friday, Sept. 21,
2012, Special Collections' friends, supporters and colleagues gathered in Billings "to celebrate
a milestone for the Libraries and the University as a whole: the 50th
anniversary of Special Collections, UVM’s home for our most cherished books,
manuscripts, archives, maps, photographs—the home of the cultural heritage of
Vermont itself," as Dean Mara Saule said her remarks. 
After an incredible, inspiring speech by Mark Dimunation, about the value of Special Collections in the 21st Century, Jeff Marshall toasted to the important work of collecting and sharing Vermont's history with the future. 
