February 26
The Executive Committee discussed the new organizational structure for IT.
The Executive Committee discussed the charge to the Horizon Committee to facilitate strategic planning. The Committee will arrange for leaders of educational and research initiatives across Rice to make brief presentations about their work. The Horizon Committee will facilitate breakout sessions in which library staff will discuss potential ways that the library might support these initiatives, then synthesize the recommendations.
March 5
The Executive Committee approved a change to the Horizon Committee strategic planning charge that will extend the timeline and hopefully allow more staff to participate.
The Executive Committee discussed with whom Ithaka should meet when they come to Rice to share results of their upcoming survey. Meetings will be set up with the library committee, library staff, and groups interested in particular reports, such as research data.
Lowman gave an update on the budget meeting.