DEAN'S COUNCIL MINUTES: Oct. 23, 2012

I.                   Updates from the Dean

 Mara met with Provost Knodell, VP Cate and Bob Vaughn from Campus Planning to express ongoing concerns with B/H space and infrastructure issues. The group agreed that the problems need to be resolved and that planning and renovation should commence. Further details are forthcoming. 

      II.                 Courier Route

The Courier route to/from the LRA and Williston is being re-evaluated for safety and efficiency. Paul and Jeff are working together to find best practices for meeting patrons needs and managing staffing issues.  

III.              CATQuest

Alison reported on an Ex Libris event in Ithaca, New York; the UVM Libraries are in sync with peer intuitions with regard to SFX and PRIMO and Voyager.

IV.              PRIMO

An upgrade to PRIMO will be scheduled to take place during the two holiday breaks in November and December.

VI.   ARL Membership

Nancy has made the initial, informal inquiry into Association of Research                                  Libraries membership. We are now waiting for a response.


VII. Digital Backup

Birdie is keen to get digital backup storage for the work amassed by the VTDNP. She will report  back with costs, etc.

VIII.  Exhibit Committee

Nancy and Selene will co-chair with B/H Exhibit Committee with Prudence Doherty, Aaron Nichols, Sarah Paige, Scott Schaffer and Sue Bishop. The group will convene post haste.