INFORMATION ITEM: LMT discussed the current open positions in each division and the status of each search:

• ACTS – Ann Riley
  • Library Specialist in Monograph, Approval, & Fast Cat.:
    • They are in the process of getting the position posted at HR.
      • (Update as of 2/26/15 – no longer accepting applications)
• HSL openings – Deb Ward
  • Library Information Assistant in the Veterinary Medical Library
    • The position was posted.  Applications are being reviewed.
  • Health Sciences Information Services Librarian.
    • Job description has been reviewed and the position has been sent to Provost’s office for approval to post.
    • Search committee members have been identified.
• Research and Information Services opening – Jeannette Pierce
  • Student Success Librarian (new concept for RAIS).
    • Have a higher level of instruction and reference desk coverage than a typical subject specialist.
      • Will allow the subject specialists to work more closely with departments and their research.
    • Will report to Cindy Cotner, RAIS Head of User Engagement.
    • They are identifying potential search committee members.
• SCARaB – Mike Holland.
  • Special Collections Reference Librarian.
    • A position Description has been revised.
      • Mike will share with the rest of LMT.
      • The revised position includes a lot more programing and outreach than former position.
    • Most members of the search committee have been identified.
      • Mike would also like to include an MU Faculty member.

INFORMATION ITEM: March 13, 2015 Library Committee Meeting report: Brian Cain was present to provide details and information regarding the mold remediation and the challenges of getting the books back into active circulation. The committee would like to write a letter to the new Provost proposing the campus administration allocate funds to expedite the process.

INFORMATION ITEM: Kemper Award display in the library – Jim Cogswell approached Ellen de Graffenreid, of the Chancellor’s Staff,  about possibly having a Kemper Award display somewhere within MU Libraries. There is no place on campus where they are currently assembled. More news to follow.

INFORMATION ITEM: Preparing for Fiscal Year 2017 – Ann Riley reports that the Collection Steering Committee is looking ahead to FY2017. Although we have two proposals submitted for additional funding for MU Libraries CSC feels it needs to start preparing for the worse-case scenario. Without additional funding from some source, MU Libraries will have to make a significant serials cut for FY17. The discussion and selection of what must be cut needs to take place in FY16. 

Notable meetings from the calendar of Jim Cogswell, Director of MU Libraries

Tuesday, March 3^rd    
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Jim will attend various meetings related to CyberInfrastructure Day, MU Campus

4:00-5:00 p.m. – Student Library Fee Working Group, Ellis Library

Wednesday, March 4^th
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Provost Garnett Stokes will tour Ellis Library and meet with Director Jim Cogswell, Ellis Library

Thursday, February 19^th  
3:00-5:00 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

Friday, March 6^th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – MOBIUS Membership Meeting, Columbia