Library Administrative Affairs Committee
LAAC Minutes #1
(The following minutes have
not been approved)
October 27, 2005
10:00 a.m.
Room 132F
Present: A. Comer, K. Gaul, J. Kerico,
D. Robinson (Staff
Representative), E. Wright
I. Call to order
II. The issue of obsolete policies and procedures,
which was mentioned briefly by the LFA chair, was discussed. The committee
agreed to await a formal charge to discuss the matter further.
III. Changes in creation of the academic calendar.
The Dean will ask Joan to create a draft of calendar after which the library
administrative office will send out a copy to Libusers. LAAC will have 2
meetings to discuss and review, after which we will vote to approve and send to
LFA. E. Wright noted that the calendar needs to be finalized at least 6 months
in advance in order for Circulation to make the necessary changes in Voyager. LAAC
will approve the calendar by December at
the latest.
IV. Old Business:
a. Emergency Manual: The
Chair will request Systems’ portion of the emergency document from M. Jarrell.
V. New Business: The committee discussed
possible charges for the 05/06 academic year.
a. Event Calendar: J.
Kerico suggested that, if found desirable, the implementation of a unified events
calendar could be discussed and drafted in LAAC.
b. Organizational effects
of recent budgetary stresses: The Dean noted the necessity of a departmental
structure and processes analysis of the areas most affected by open positions
unlikely to be filled due to budgetary cuts. E. Wright suggested cross-training
for multi-leveled functionality. A subcommittee will be formed to investigate
and prioritize departmental personnel deficits. The subcommittee will also
research similar library structures at other institutions. Once the
subcommittee has formed, it will meet with the Dean to discuss further.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Juliet Kerico, Secretary