June 29, 2017
1) The Exec Committee discussed the status of the Careers at Rice program.
2) Lowman invited input on goals that the library should report on for the Rice Outcome Assessment Report (ROAR). Library staff will be asked to write brief assessment reports on research data, library ambassadors, Fondren 101, and collection assessment. Lowman also requested suggestions for projected ROAR goals for FY 2017.
3) The committee explored how to approach the recommendations of the Communications Task Force. At the next Exec meeting, the group will review committees and their charges. Denis is working on a charge on technology tools and communications. Communications will be discussed at a Town Meeting to be held in August.
July 13, 2017
1) Lowman solicited suggestions for topics for the August Town Meeting. Suggested topics include:
- Discuss the report of the Communications Task Force
- Share the Library Service Platform committee’s recommendations
- Provide an update on the strategic plan
2) The Executive Committee discussed a GWLA recommendation to adopt a new ILL system. Fondren decided to delay this move until staff members have more time to implement it.
3) The Executive Committee discussed how to handle the Communications Task Force’s recommendations that committees be examined to ensure that staff time is spent most efficiently. Lowman will ask staff chairs for their input. After receiving this input, Exec will explore how to ensure that committees are most effective.
4) Lowman announced that the Faculty Senate is interested in having Fondren staff present the draft strategic plan. The next Exec meeting will focus on strategic planning.