Guest for part of the meeting: Communications Officer Shannon Cary
ACTION ITEM: Shannon Cary will contact Space Planning Director Heiddi Davis to review Renew Mizzou Signage which was developed for Enrollment Management. She and Pat Jones will work with Heiddi to assess the number, content and format of the signs. Shannon will also develop a directional sign to place at the top of the stairs in one south (the stairs that go from the atrium to the information commons).
ACTION ITEM: Handout stands will be placed by both entrances during Renew Mizzou. They will contain the general Library flyer (already developed), Information sheets about how to sign on to Mizzou Wireless (to be created) and a parent-focused flyer (to be developed).
INFORMATION/ACTION ITEM: The food and beverage policy will be relaxed during Renew Mizzou. Light snacks and covered drinks will be allowed in Ellis Library. Shannon will communicate the policy to staff and will work with her design student to draft a sign for review.
INFORMATION ITEM: Jim Cogswell met with Chancellor Loftin on Monday, May 12. They had an engaging conversation about a variety of Library related topics. The subjects included: the relationship between institutional AAU standings and library ARL rankings, possible future student fees dedicated to MU Libraries, developing a library component to endowed positions, the need to have the entire library budget included in the current year budget give-back, the possibility of MU Libraries to receive reallocated funds if proposals link funding to AAU stature, possible additions to offsite storage building, and the MU Libraries centennial celebration. TAKE A WAY: Chancellor Loftin seems very knowledgeable and understanding of library issues. As much as he can, he will work with MU Libraries to achieve goals, especially when they complement the institutional goals.
INFORMATION ITEM: LMT Discussed two space renovation projects in Ellis Library for which they received proposals from ELSFAC (Ellis Library Space, Facilities Advisement Committee).One involved suites 304 and 307 (across from balcony that overlooks room 201). The other space involved several rooms on the fourth floor (suites 4C51 & room 4C12). Discussions will continue. MU Libraries received money from Student Capital Improvement Fund to repurpose space on the fourth floor into more study rooms.