INFORMATION ITEM: Library Management Team was joined by human resource manager Sheryl Cullina to discuss several personnel issues including the final costs and overall principles of a possible September 2015 Salary Adjustment Plan. The specifics of the costs and the plan are still to be worked out.
INFORMATION ITEM: Library Management Team discussed the need and schedule for reporting out from the LMT retreat which took place June 10-12th. The notes from the LMT retreat have been transcribed and distributed to the LMT members for revisions and clarifications. A reply will be made to MULAC in answer to their report which was prepared specifically for the retreat. The retreat will also be an agenda item during the all-staff meeting which will take place in August.
INFORMATION ITEM: Library Management Team briefly discussed the leadership transition that was announced immediately prior to the LMT retreat. Ann Riley will assume the role of acting director of MU Libraries beginning July 1, 2015. She continues to meet with LMT members and her current direct reports to discuss the transition. This will allow Jim Cogswell to concentrate on such projects as the student library fee campaign, the MU Libraries centennial celebration and successful completion of the Mellon grant. Jim will also work closely with Matt Gaunt to build on recent successes in acquiring library donations.
INFORMATION ITEM: Jim Cogswell will be leaving on Tuesday June 23rd for a personal vacation and will return to work on July 13th.
INFORMATION ITEM: Ann Riley, Deb Ward, Jeannette Pierce and Mike Holland will meet on July 7th to touch base on the transition of leadership and also discuss LMT meetings going forward.