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

 

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

Tuesday, February 17^th
2:00–3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

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

Thursday, February 19^th
1:30-3:00 p.m. – Center for Research Libraries Budget and Finance Committee phone call, Ellis Library

 

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

Tuesday, February 10^th   
2:00–3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

3:30-5:00 p.m. – Student Library Fee Working Group, Ellis Library

Thursday, February 12^th  
8:00-10:00 a.m. – Council of Deans, Memorial Union

3:30-4:30 p.m. – Grand Opening of The Nook, 4 East, Ellis Library

Friday, February 13^th 
11:00 a.m. – Library Committee, Ellis Library 

INFORMATION ITEM: Sheryl Cullina joined LMT to discuss personnel related issues. Among the topics discussed were:

• The current and upcoming vacancies within and across MU Libraries. ​
• How to proceed regarding the vacancies in light of upcoming budget challenges:
  • An upcoming acquisitions deficit due to inflation.
  • The 2% campus give-back. ​
  • The campus directive to create FY2016 salary increase pools internally.
    • No money from central administration is expected.
  • The need to hire replacement staff for bare essential coverage.
  • The need to cut Acquisitions if there is not an increase of funding.
• How the student fee will influence funding and vacancies if the currently drafted version should pass.
  • A preview of salary adjustments and increases (if fee is passed as currently written).
  • A list of what current and new positions would be filled (if fee is passed as currently written).
• What positions to post, if any, in the meantime when we do not know the outcome of the student fee proposal.

Discussions remain ongoing.

INFORMATION ITEM: Matt Gaunt joined the LMT meeting to discuss the Student Fee Core Messages. He led LMT on a brainstorming session that he planned to replicate in the Student Fee Working Group. The eventual outcome will be a prioritized list of 5-10 essential messages that MU Libraries want to communicate about the student fee proposal. These will be used to create promotional material of various lengths for various intended audiences.

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

Tuesday, February 3^rd  
2:00–3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

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

Wednesday, February 4th
11:00 a.m. – Student Fee Library Student Worker Forums

3:00 p.m. – Student Fee Library Staff Forums

Thursday, February 5th
9:00 a.m. – Student Fee Library Staff Forums

3:00 p.m. – Student Fee Library Student Worker Forums

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

Monday, January 26^th
3:00-5:00 p.m. – Council of Deans, Memorial Union

Tuesday, January 27^th
1:00-2:00 p.m. – Library Assembly, Ellis Library

2:00–3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

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

Information ITEM:  LMT and Matt Gaunt discussed various issues related to the Student Library Fee Proposal. Some of the issues discussed were:

• The proposal will suggest a $5 per credit hour fee that will increase to $15 per credit hour over 6 years instead of 5.
• If a library fee is put in place after a student vote, it would be considered a Student Activity Fee and be subject to the Student Fee Review Committee (SFRC) for further increases. But only after it was fully implemented.
• LMT agrees it needs to share the final proposal to MULAC and staff as soon as possible.

INFORMATION ITEM: Cyndi Curnutte, from MU Design Services, joined LMT to talk about the space component of the Student Fee Proposal. Cyndi will try to get a reasonable cost estimate back to the Library by February 2^nd. 

INFORMATION ITEM: The Student Health Center is posting a map on their website that will indicate designated napping areas around campus. They asked if the Libraries would like to designate a place within the Libraries and be included on the map. Although naps are not discouraged in MU Libraries, LMT would prefer not to designate a specific area for napping or be advertised as a designated napping location. MU Libraries will not be listed on the map.

INFORMATION ITEM: LMT reviewed the most recent draft of the Mold Chronology and addressed questions and comments by Interim Provost Ken Dean.

INFORMATION ITEM: Concerning the Student Fee Working Group – Matt Gaunt joined LMT to discuss the various tasks that are known to be essential to the student fee campaign and brainstorm who might be assigned to them. At the 1/13/15, 4:00 p.m. SFWG meeting Matt hopes to further clarify who is assigned to what task and to assign target dates for completion. 

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

Monday, January 19^th
MU Libraries is closed for Martin Luther King Day.

Tuesday, January 20^th
2:00–3:30 p.m. – Library Management Team, Ellis Library

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

Wednesday, January 21^st
9:00 a.m. – Jim Cogswell will join the meeting of the MU Librarian and Archivists Council (MULAC), Ellis Library

3:00-4:00 p.m. – Quarterly meeting of the UM Library Directors with the four MU Campus Chief Information Officers, Telepresence Room

Thursday, January 22^nd  
9:00-10:00 p.m. – MULAC Officers meet with Jim Cogswell, Ellis Library