I. Introducing
Bobbi Burns, Major Gifts Officer
The
UVM Libraries, along with the Fleming Museum and the Honors College, have a Major
Gifts Officer to help build relationships with potential donors and acquire donations
over $25,000. Mara introduced Bobbi Burns, who moved here from Lexington,
Kentucky, to the Dean’s Council. Burns reported that Billings’ fundraising is
at $4.5 million—half of $9 million needed. She intends to advocate for the Libraries
at the UVM Foundation. “Think about ways I can help you,” Burns said.
II.
LibQUAL Update
The
Libraries’ LibQUAL survey will close out this week. Response rate is on par
with previous years: 700 for BH, 200 for Dana. The great philanthropic experiment
might not have made an additional impact, although it has been well received. B/H
Circulation and Dana Medical are making a final push this week for
participation.
III.
Major Announcement from Administration
The
University of Vermont is undergoing an administrative reorganization. Dean Mara
Saule has been named CIO in this new structure. The change does not affect the
libraries role at UVM and faculty and staff will not be affected. The change
does, bring Admin Information Technology and Academic Information Technology
into alignment.
IV.
LibStaff
Paul Philbin
reported that information-sharing in the Libraries is getting a makeover. A
survey about Libstaff discovered that people aren’t using Libstaff generally.
Access Services is exploring ways to create an improved document portal that
will encompass Sharepoint and Wikis, among others.
V.
Cortney Cahill and Dean’s Council Leadership
The Dean’s
Council is continuing its leadership development work consultant Cortney
Cahill. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 23, 9-Noon, in the Phi Beta Kappa
room in Waterman.
VI.
Libraries Faculty
The
Libraries Faculty convenes for a meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2-3:30 p.m. in
the Dean’s Conference Room.
VII.
General Updates
Sarah
Gordon will be working with the UVM Auditor on best practices for keeping all
kinds of records safe and private.
Alison
Armstrong reported that the foundational Gen Ed writing piece has been approved
by faculty senate—which will double the number of classes or sections related
to teaching info literacy. Also, four units (Nursing, Anthropology, CDAR and
Romance Languages) are piloting the WILD program, which stands for Writing Information
Literacy in the Disciplines. Furthermore, the CATQuest usability report has
been conpleted, and soon recommendations will be brought forward to DC for how
to take care of CATQuest going forward. Alison is working with Mara and Nancy
to revitalize a Diversity and Internationalization Committee. Alison is working
with Sarah to create and streamline the process of hosting interns in the Libraries.
Paul
Philbin mentioned a possible change in summer hours, but the matter is still
under review.
Birdie
MacLennan said that VTDNP is back on board
with Erenst Anip at the helm. The search for a digital support specialist is
underway. Her department will celebrate
comings and goings with a pizza party on April 25 at noon.
Selene
Colburn reported that she, Mara and others have been in a discussion with the
SGA about the Textbook on Reserves issue. She and Mara also have been working
with the Vermont Folk Life Center on examining an affiliate situation with them.
Laura
Gewissler said the IR committee is charging along. Also, she mentioned that for
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD’s), we’re considering whether to join
ProQuest again.
