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§ SAALCK Directors' Meeting

July 16, 1997 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Steely Library, Northern Kentucky University

Present:
Larry Besant, Mike Binder, Fran Davis, Marcia Myers, Miko Pattie (for Paul Willis), Hannelore Rader, Marian Winner (Chair), Elsie Pritchard
  1. VTLS/VIRTUA PRESENTATION:
    • VTLS sales representatives made a presentation to directors on their system's current status and their perspective on how a union catalog can enhance consortia's resource sharing as compared with Z39.50-linked catalogs.
  2. REPORT FROM JIM NELSON:
    1. In searching for a strategic approach for the Jan. legislative session on funding, Jim found that the North Carolina's effort in seeking state funding for a statewide digital library project might provide us a model.( They presented separate budget requests --universities, community colleges and the state library-- but with a united front). We will have to find out what will work in KY.
    2. Jim reported that he and Doug Robinson had a meeting with Paul Willis and Gene Williams of UK on 7/11 about the possibility of tapping on the on-going SiteSearch/WebZ implementation at UK for KDLA's and state agencies' databases.
    3. Advice for SAALCK directors: Speak to campus IT people and chief academic officers about the Project for their support as they are part of the planning group for Virtual University Project.
  3. COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION:
    Ruth Greenburg, a staff member from the new Council, was invited to give us an update on the CPE developments.
    1. The new Council members will be appointed by next Tuesday and hold its first meeting by the end of July.
    2. Virtual University:
      • It is a concept not a place. The existing Council of Chief Academic Officers (CCAO) had a retreat last week on issues concerning VU. There was no mention of needed library support for this initiative. A pilot project is on its way. The role for CCAO in the new Council is yet to be determined.
    3. Advice for SAALCK directors: Speak to campus chief academic officer, put House Bill #1 (Governor's high ed bill of which I sent you highlights dated 5/15/97)language in our vision, and use cost-saving to illustrate our needs.
  4. WHITE PAPER REPORT:
    • Marian reported on the process and result of the White Paper #1 which was delivered to Governor's staff and legislators to support our Digital Library Project prior to the special session in May. Miko distributed a list of Committee members and an outline for White Paper #2 which is to be used as needed as a support document for all types of libraries for IT funding requests. Ruth recommended to use House Bill #1 in this document.
  5. May 8 minutes was approved.
  6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
    1. Electronic Systems Committee:
      • Elsie asked directors to appoint a replacement for Peggy Steele as she and her husband have accepted jobs at Univ. of Illinois. Marian will ask Elaine Moore of Western first, and if no, Roberta Kirby of Eastern.
      • Z39.50 Survey: Elsie will work with the new co-chair in sending this out in August to see where everyone stands.
    2. Kentuckiana Collections/Special Project Work Groups:
      • A SOLINET workshop on "Digital Imaging: Preservation Issues" has been requested by the work groups to be conducted at UK on Nov. 11, 1997, Tuesday. Miko will announce via SAALCK listserv on details.
  7. National Historical Publications and Records Commission(NHPRC) Grant Proposal:
    • Marcia reported on the Ad Hoc Committee's (Marcia, Clara Keyes, Cindy Etkin, Miko) progress on this. As part of the requirement, Marcia has contacted Richard Belding at KDLA on support but hasn't heard back from him. Directors recommended for Marian to refer this to Jim Nelson. Sue Lynn McGuyre of Western was appointed to replace Cindy as she is accepting a job at GPO starting on Oct. 1.
  8. IPEDS Update:
    • Marcia will work with Larry on distributing update forms to compile 1997 IPEDS statistics. Miko will post the compilation on the SAALCK website.
  9. Librarian Salary Survey:
    • Larry inquired if there is a need to do an updated one for SAALCK institutions. Directors concluded to postpone this until the need arises.
  10. Next Steps:
    • How to get our project into the new process with the new Council on Postsecondary Education? Directors agreed to talk to individual campus chief academic officers as Jim and Ruth recommended and do a presentation on our project to whichever groups that play a part in the funding process. Miko will send the PowerPoint presentation on disk to directors who need it right away and will investigate to put it on webpage for downloading.
    • ACTION TAKEN:
      • SAALCK present the Digital Library proposal and budget to the Presidents and CAOs for presentation to the Council on Postsecondary Education for funding under HB 1, Section 12 (10b).

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