November 19, 2015
1) The Executive Committee discussed the recommendations of the Library Services Platform Working Group. It endorsed the committee’s recommendations that Fondren re-visit ExLibris’ Alma and SirsiDynix’s BLUEcloud in six to twelve months to see how they have progressed. In addition, the executive committee is investigating the committee’s recommendation that Fondren hire a consultant to evaluate departmental workflows and assist them in revamping those workflows.
2) Planning for a possible renovation to Brown Fine Arts Library was discussed.
November 26, 2015
No meeting
December 3, 2015
1) Sara Lowman provided an update on the renovation of the South reading room. Only a few final details remain to be completed. To minimize disruptions, collections will be moved back into the space in January.
2) The Executive Committee agreed to ask for student input about how to use Fondren 156 and the two small rooms in the South reading room.
3) A town meeting will be held in February; Provost Marie Lynn Miranda has agreed to speak.
4) The Executive Committee discussed the Horizon Committee’s charge for 2016. Possible new members of the committee will be discussed at the next Exec meeting.