Friday,
University of Louisville, University Club
Attendance:
Sheila Stuckey (Chair), Kentucky State University; Arne Almquist, Northern Kentucky University; Mike Binder, Western Kentucky University; Margaret Foote, Eastern Kentucky University; Carol Diedrichs, University of Kentucky; Adam Murray, Murray State University; Elsie Pritchard, Morehead State University; Hannelore Rader, University of Louisville; Judith Riney, Brescia University (AIKCU); Sheree Huber Williams, Jefferson Community and Technical College (KCTCS); Ryan Weir, Murray State University (Collection Committee Representative); Anne Abate (Staff).
Call to Order:
Sheila Stuckey called the meeting to order at 11:20 a.m.
Minutes from Previous Meeting:
- Hannelore made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2009 meeting. The motion was seconded by Elsie and approved unanimously.
- Hannelore made a motion to approve the minutes from the June 9, 2009 meeting. The motion was seconded by Margaret and approved unanimously.
Chair's Report:
- Sheila reported that she has been attending a lot of meetings in her role. She will be attending the AIKCU meeting on October 13 at Bellarmine University.
Executive Director's Report:
- Anne presented the financial reports for June and July-August.
- The SAALCK website is open, but still needs a lot of work.
- The SWON Libraries staff has been investigating holding an online Open Source Symposium. They would still host the same speakers and subjects, but would open the event to a wider audience. They are still investigating technologies and approaches.
FoKAL:
- Sheila, Sheree, and Elsie attended the August 21 FoKAL meeting at St. Catherine's College. The group discussed the ILL/Reciprocal Borrowing Policies. They also looked into a statewide standard for an ILL platform.
- Carrie was named the Chair of the Advocacy Committee.
- The FoKAL logo contest has entered the final phase.
- The Information Literacy group is developing a survey and hosting a panel discussion at KLA to determine the needs. Information Literacy may be the theme of the next Summit. They would like to find someone from SACS or another regional accrediting agency to be the main speaker.
- Every month the board participates in a conference call with Lyrasis. The latest offers are posted on the FoKAL-Lyrasis wiki.
VLAC Update:
- Sheila mentioned that SAALCK needs a replacement for Elsie to VLAC representing comprehensive universities. They are now having regular meetings, both in person and by conference call. Sheila will email Carrie and Mike and ask if either is willing to serve.
- There was a 4% decrease in the CPE budget, but it is unknown how this will roll down to the Kentucky Virtual Library. The Collections Committee has met to discuss potential database discontinuations.
- The Kentucky Virtual Library has embarked on their strategic plan named "Revisioning @ 10". Sheree is serving on the Core Team for the process. They have created a draft of the Values and Mission with the help of some consultants. Focus groups are being held across the state. There is also a survey currently open. They expect to be finished with goals and objectives in early November and ready for implementation in 2010.
LUNCH AND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Collections Committee:
- Ryan Weir reported for the Collections Committee. They are working on the prioritization list for KYVL. They are monitoring the transition of contracts over to Lyrasis. The Committee will be meeting face to face for lunch Thursday during KLA. On their agenda will be shared storage, last copy in the state, ERM Essentials training, SFX training.
- The full Collections Committee will meet in conjunction with the SAALCK Directors in January.
Kentucky Convergence 2009:
- The event will take place October 8 and 9 at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky. The program is available online at http://www.khecc.org
SCOAP 3:
- Hannelore had suggested the SAALCK that become aware of SCOAP 3. The group decided to pass this issue on to the Collections Committee. Anne will send the information to Ryan.
NKU - IMLS Project:
- Arne made a presentation on the Bridging the Gap Program that has been started in Kentucky with funding from an IMLS grant.
Announcements:
- KLA/KSMA will take place September 30-October 3, 2009 at Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.
Election of Vice Chair:
- Elsie nominated Adam to be the Vice Chair and next Chair of SAALCK. Adam agreed to serve and was declared by acclamation.
Adjournment:
Without objection, the meeting adjourned at approximately 1:55 p.m.
Future Meetings:
October 23, December 4, January 22, February 19, April 16
Future Agenda Items:
Kentucky Learning Depot and Internet 2
Funding Request for ILS Replacement
Last copy in state - book, journal, media