1) Denis Galvin informed Exec that it will be necessary to upgrade SirsiDynix Symphony before the LSP migration. The upgrade should happen in the middle of May.
2) Mary Lowery invited staff to attend two upcoming Friends events (both events are now full):
- Meet the Author with Diana Strassmann (Thursday, February 15, 6:00 pm): http://www.library.rice.edu/event/meet-author-diana-strassmann
- The Books That Shaped My World, featuring David Leebron (Tuesday, February 20, 6:00 pm): http://www.library.rice.edu/event/books-shaped-my-world-featuring-david-leebron
3) Exec discussed the Research Data Management Team’s idea to collect information about the range of skills represented on Fondren’s staff through a survey. Lisa Spiro will draft a survey that will be discussed and refined.