Attending: Jim Cogswell, Jeannette Pierce, Ann Riley, Mike Holland, Deb Ward. Support: Mark Ellis
Information Item: Cast Gallery in Ellis Library – LMT discussed a possible response to the request by the MU School of Arts and Sciences to possibly move a portion of the Cast Gallery from Pickard Hall to Ellis Library. The Gallery is currently planning to be moved to Mizzou North as part of the Renew Mizzou transition. Soon after the LMT meeting, the request was rescinded due to internal decisions within the Art and Archeology Department.
Information Item: Issues surrounding “free scanning” of articles in MU Collections – Questions about this issue were resolved before the LMT meeting. There was a brief discussion about how to market this service (and to what degree). It was acknowledged that the practice may create an additional workload for some departments which may need to be addressed in the future.
Information Item: Fourth floor instruction/meeting rooms – The need for 4D11 Ellis Library to be refurbished was briefly discussed as was a request by the Instruction Committee to use 4D11 as instruction space rather than 4D12 Ellis Library. A space proposal was circulated to LMT by the Ellis Library Space and Facility Advisory Committee. Jim will send again for further discussion.
Information Item: Announcements:
- Ann Riley: The ACTS offices in 52 Ellis Library are already moving their work spaces around based on the organizational changes recently made. An organizational chart illustrating the make-up of the departments/units will be sent to LMT soon. Most functions have not changed. Ann continues to fill in as Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development. A search for that position is ongoing.
- Jim Cogswell: A St. Johns Bible presentation and workshop will be held on September 25th. Two (of the seven) volumes will be on hand for the workshop and at Ellis Library for the rest of academic year. Although it may not be the centennial purchase for MU Libraries, Jim Cogswell does think it is impressive to see and hopes interested parties will gather to find out more about the work and surrounding projects.
- Provost Announcement – Ken Dean will serve as interim Provost.
- In Library Assembly, – members noted that the LSO (Library Systems Operations) Unit has no representation in the Library Assembly. A discussion is expected in upcoming Library Assembly meetings.