Sara asked the group to brainstorm discussion topics for the fall meetings scheduled: 9/13, 10/11, 10/25, 11/8, 12/6, 12/20.
Topics generated included:
Patron data, privacy and decision-making
Action Planning update
Fondren Fellows (a new endowment may allow expansion of the program by fall 2019)
Friends engagement by staff and faculty
SWOT analysis of Executive Committee roles (Strengths/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats)
Quad 4.0 initiative—background preparations
Assessment—business intelligence analytics
Institutional Repositories—local and collective roles
Open Access—publishing opportunities, platforms and costs
Alma/Primo update (short)
Law
Review of Fondren’s memberships and their costs (annual)
Data management across the university—effectiveness, challenges and possible commercial rivals
LSC space study fall 2018, expansion prospects
Hiring timelines, possible efficiencies
Sara will assign topics to meeting dates in Google Calendar. She invited members to lead topic discussions, possibly assigning relevant background readings.