January 15, 2015
1) A new version of RiceWorks will be rolled out this spring. Starting on February 3, most users will be unable to create new actions until the new system is up and running.
2) Fondren will begin a review of library systems this spring. Input will be sought from throughout the library. More details TBA.
3) New members of the Horizon Group were selected:
- New Members: Scott Carlson, Jet Prendeville, Monica Rivero, and Rebecca Russell (two year term, 2015-2016)
- Continuing Members: Jean Aroom, Mary Brower, Lauren Mueller, and Nyssa Juneau (two year term, 2014-2015)
4) Given recent experiences with a problem patron, all staff should be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to RUPD. The police will need an eyewitness report.
To facilitate sharing information about potential patron-related problems in Fondren, Diane Butler set up a new library-only listserv, fonalerts@rice.edu. Libstaff should continue to be used for all other correspondence.
5) A plan for salary increases was discussed and will be shared with all Fondren supervisors.
January 22, 2015
1) Rice is discussing the possibility of offering an enriched spring break educational experience in the future. Executive Committee members discussed potential ways that the library could participate in this program, should it come to fruition.
2) The Executive Committee explored potential topics for future Library Committee meetings.
January 29, 2015
Angela Lipari visited to share information about Human Resources activities.