Steering Committee Meeting Minutes, September 13, 2000: Wisconsin Public Library Consortium

Steering Committee Meeting Minutes: September 13, 2000
Location: South Central Library System

Present: Ken Hall (WLS), Phyllis Davis (SCLS), Mark Merrifield (NLS), Barbara Strauss (OWLS), Peg Zappen (La Crosse PL), Sue Mathews (Mead PL), Mellanie Mercier (WCFLS), Mary Tlusty (L.E. Phillips), David Weinhold (ESLS), and Linda Miller, Project Manager. Bob Bocher (DLTCL) attended the meeting.

The meeting came to order at 10:00 a.m.

1. Partner Reports

Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) has joined the project. It will be participating in the netLibrary portion of the project only.

In WCFLS, Mellanie has conducted introductory sessions at nine of the sixteen member libraries. The project has received excellent press coverage in the Waukesha Freeman with several color photos included. Linda Miller requested that everyone provide her with copies of any press coverage to be included in the final report.

OWLS has formed two committees and has held an orientation on the project. Information is posted at the OWLS web site.

ESLS and Mead reported that they want to order additional readers and that interest is high.

SCLS has a working committee that has been addressing various issues. Four Rocketbook readers have been purchased to date, and more will be purchased after the release of the new model. SCLS will be using videoconferencing in training library staff. Phyllis made a presentation to the Lakeshores Library System which plans on joining the consortium in 2001.

NLS is partnering with OWLS on most activities. Mark made a presentation at the Gibralter School District. A Rocketbook reader has been circulating to member libraries.

WLS is purchasing Rocketbook readers and has scheduled one of the overview sessions that Mark Beatty of WiLS is presenting.

WRLS has held an overview session for all libraries.

No changes were submitted to the draft consortium membership agreement. Peter Hamon will send the agreement to all partners for signing.

Two partners reported on target group activities. WCFLS is working with a group in Waukesha County that serves as an umbrella group for social service agencies. Nancy Fletcher has met with them and conducted a demonstration. ESLS is teaming with Mead.

2. Committee Activities

All committee issues - The Steering Committee strongly requests that the committees use the WPLC list as their primary tool for communication to enhance communication on all aspects of the project for all participants. If a message is primarily for committee members, the committee name should be listed in the subject line.

Selection - The Selection Committee has been reviewing title lists from netLibrary provided by Kathy Schneider of WiLS and has a deadline of September 18 for selection decisions. Members of the Steering Committee who also serve on the Selection Committee shared concerns of the members on various issues, including the collection available, navigating the netLibrary web site, and the selection process.

The consensus of the Steering Committee was that the immediate need was to develop a collection of netLibrary titles to get something out to the library staffs and public. There should not be too much worry about individual titles at this point in the project.

Authentication issues were raised. A message from Kathy Schneider was distributed that requested IP information. A deadline of September 30 was set for each member to provide Kathy with the requested information. Some libraries would like the netLibrary user registration to also request patron registration number. After discussion, each partner agreed to discuss within their system whether netLibrary service should be limited to library card holders or whether it should be open to anyone.

PR - The WLS graphic artist will design a logo for the project. Each partner agreed that it would pay for any printing costs for materials distributed to its members. Committee members agreed that PR materials should include those from netLibrary provided by WiLS and others that are more general, which will be provided by both partners and WiLS.

3. Training Activities

Committee members are discussing training session content with WiLS. Some overview sessions have already been held, and others have been scheduled. It was decided to take advantage of WLA and hold an overview session there. Mark Merrifield will make the arrangements.

4. Project Evaluation

SCLS wondered if an evaluation form could be included on the reader device. Evaluation activities need to be able to track and report results by partner.

5. Activity Schedule

The project timetable was reviewed.

The next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for November 9, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the SCLS offices.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

Linda K. Miller
linda@lmatechwork.com
815-229-8215 voice
815-229-5362 fax


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Members Bylaws Committees Meetings Discussion List Statistics Current Projects Proposals for Future Services Reports Links Home Contact Us		Steering Committee Meeting Minutes: September 13, 2000 Location: South Central Library System Present: Ken Hall (WLS), Phyllis Davis (SCLS), Mark Merrifield (NLS), Barbara Strauss (OWLS), Peg Zappen (La Crosse PL), Sue Mathews (Mead PL), Mellanie Mercier (WCFLS), Mary Tlusty (L.E. Phillips), David Weinhold (ESLS), and Linda Miller, Project Manager. Bob Bocher (DLTCL) attended the meeting. The meeting came to order at 10:00 a.m. 1. Partner Reports Indianhead Federated Library System (IFLS) has joined the project. It will be participating in the netLibrary portion of the project only. In WCFLS, Mellanie has conducted introductory sessions at nine of the sixteen member libraries. The project has received excellent press coverage in the Waukesha Freeman with several color photos included. Linda Miller requested that everyone provide her with copies of any press coverage to be included in the final report. OWLS has formed two committees and has held an orientation on the project. Information is posted at the OWLS web site. ESLS and Mead reported that they want to order additional readers and that interest is high. SCLS has a working committee that has been addressing various issues. Four Rocketbook readers have been purchased to date, and more will be purchased after the release of the new model. SCLS will be using videoconferencing in training library staff. Phyllis made a presentation to the Lakeshores Library System which plans on joining the consortium in 2001. NLS is partnering with OWLS on most activities. Mark made a presentation at the Gibralter School District. A Rocketbook reader has been circulating to member libraries. WLS is purchasing Rocketbook readers and has scheduled one of the overview sessions that Mark Beatty of WiLS is presenting. WRLS has held an overview session for all libraries. No changes were submitted to the draft consortium membership agreement. Peter Hamon will send the agreement to all partners for signing. Two partners reported on target group activities. WCFLS is working with a group in Waukesha County that serves as an umbrella group for social service agencies. Nancy Fletcher has met with them and conducted a demonstration. ESLS is teaming with Mead. 2. Committee Activities All committee issues - The Steering Committee strongly requests that the committees use the WPLC list as their primary tool for communication to enhance communication on all aspects of the project for all participants. If a message is primarily for committee members, the committee name should be listed in the subject line. Selection - The Selection Committee has been reviewing title lists from netLibrary provided by Kathy Schneider of WiLS and has a deadline of September 18 for selection decisions. Members of the Steering Committee who also serve on the Selection Committee shared concerns of the members on various issues, including the collection available, navigating the netLibrary web site, and the selection process. The consensus of the Steering Committee was that the immediate need was to develop a collection of netLibrary titles to get something out to the library staffs and public. There should not be too much worry about individual titles at this point in the project. Authentication issues were raised. A message from Kathy Schneider was distributed that requested IP information. A deadline of September 30 was set for each member to provide Kathy with the requested information. Some libraries would like the netLibrary user registration to also request patron registration number. After discussion, each partner agreed to discuss within their system whether netLibrary service should be limited to library card holders or whether it should be open to anyone. PR - The WLS graphic artist will design a logo for the project. Each partner agreed that it would pay for any printing costs for materials distributed to its members. Committee members agreed that PR materials should include those from netLibrary provided by WiLS and others that are more general, which will be provided by both partners and WiLS. 3. Training Activities Committee members are discussing training session content with WiLS. Some overview sessions have already been held, and others have been scheduled. It was decided to take advantage of WLA and hold an overview session there. Mark Merrifield will make the arrangements. 4. Project Evaluation SCLS wondered if an evaluation form could be included on the reader device. Evaluation activities need to be able to track and report results by partner. 5. Activity Schedule The project timetable was reviewed. The next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for November 9, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the SCLS offices. The meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. Linda K. Miller linda@lmatechwork.com 815-229-8215 voice 815-229-5362 fax

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