11:00 a.m. Thursday,

University of Louisville, University Club

Attendance:

Carrie Cooper (Chair), Eastern Kentucky University; Linda Bartnick, Murray State University (for Adam Murray); Nancy Campbell, Northern Kentucky University (for Arne Almquist); Carol Diedrichs, University of Kentucky; Elsie Pritchard, Morehead State University; Hannelore Rader, University of Louisville; Sheila Stuckey, Kentucky State University; Sheree Huber Williams, Jefferson Community and Technical College (KCTCS); James Manasco, University of Louisville (Collections Committee).

Call to Order: 

Carrie Cooper called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m.

Minutes from Previous Meeting:

Carol made a motion to approve the minutes from the September 12 meeting.  The motion was seconded by Sheila and passed unanimously.

Reports:

VLAC members reported on a meeting which took place via conference call on September 22 in which minor revisions to the VLAC by-laws were approved.  The strategic planning group has not yet been called to meet.

Old Business:

• A revised charge for the Collection Committee was reviewed and edited.  Carrie will distribute a final draft to members for approval.  Members of the Collection Committee will be invited to the December 5 SAALCK meeting.  The Collection Committee will be released after lunch for a separate meeting.  The SAALCK agenda on December 5 will include a discussion of next steps for the newly charged Collection Committee.  The discussion will focus on our goals, values, and outcomes.
• Registration is going well for the October 22-23 Library Instruction Symposium to be held at Eastern Kentucky University.
• Libraries have not yet been contacted by Solinet in regard to their KYVL database pledges.  Arrangements through Solinet are still pending for the databases which were dropped by KYVL.
• The December 5 agenda will include a discussion of SWON Libraries' relationship with FoKAL.  We need to determine if SWON Libraries is receiving enough compensation for the work involved in making arrangements for the Summit.
• Adam Murray is serving as the SAALCK representative on the Convergence planning committee.  Carrie reported that the program looks strong, with good content for libraries.

Lunch Break and Roundtable Discussion

New Business:

• Carrie distributed acquisitions budget comparison data from the regional comprehensive universities.
• Elsie updated the group on her work with the ACRL Statistics Committee.  Members agreed on the importance of participating in national surveys. 
• SAALCK will postpone its discussion with Al Lind on the topic of funding a replacement for the Voyager system until SAALCK members are more certain as to what steps should be taken.
• Communication with FoKAL is a top priority.  Carrie will send to SAALCK directors a copy of the December 2006 Report of the Next Generation Library System Committee.  If directors agree, this report will be made available to FoKAL members as background for future discussions.
• Miko Pattie will attend the December 5 meeting to talk about the Kentucky Learning Depot, and Arne will do a presentation on KCTC classes for library support staff.

Future Meetings:

December 5; January 9; March 27; April 27 (location TBD)

Future Agenda Items:

Presentation about KCTCS Classes for Library Support Staff (Arne - December)

Kentucky Learning Depot and Internet 2 (Guest - December)

The NEW Improved SAALCK Website

Funding Request for ILS Replacement

Kentucky Virtual Campus

Lunch or Reception for Dr. Huber - Discuss Academic Library Internships for UK Students

Salary Survey Format and Options

Brochure

Last copy in state - book, journal, media

Adjournment: 

The meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m.      

Respectfully Submitted,

Elsie Pritchard (for Anne Abate)