January 25, 2018
1) The Executive Committee met with Debra Kolah, Jeff Koffler and Scott Vieira to discuss the Web Team’s Documentation report. It approved the report’s recommendation that Fondren develop a web portal that makes available information from library departments and committees. The Web Team hopes to have the portal live sometime this summer
2) Exec discussed the schedule for a visiting Japanese delegation set to come to Rice in June. Mary Lowery will be the point person.
3) Sara Lowman provided an update on the budget and requested input on raises and bonuses by February 9.
4) ARL plans to revive its library management training workshops. Fondren volunteered to host a workshop in Houston.
February 1, 2018
The Executive Committee divided up responsibilities for writing Fondren’s budget document.