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January 21, 1999

Chair: Curt Williams | Recorder: Lisa Gould

Present: Sharon Gause, Lisa Gould, Carol Krismann, Barbara McMynn, Curt Williams, Jim Williams

I. West Porch Planters

Continued discussion regarding the extinguishing of cigarette butts and depositing of trash in the planters during the winter months. In response the following options have been suggested and are being pursued further:

1. FACMAN has been contacted regarding the cost of covers for the planters.

2. Vegetation may be planted that is winter tolerable and annuals added during the spring/summer months.

ACTION: Inquiry will be made to FACMAN regarding the placement of winter plants. A report will take place at the next meeting.

II. New Furniture for the Staff Lounge

The new furniture has arrived. It really looks nice. Yet, the old red furniture has returned to the lounge. Some staff members felt there was no place to lie down. It was decided that these should be replaced with something newer, and also that three more small endtables should be purchased to provide a place for beverages and other items to be set down.

ACTION: Dan will be contacted regarding the availability of used vinyl furniture on campus that will fit the space. Also, an order will be placed through Shelley for three more end tables.

III. Evacuation Signs

New signs should be up soon. It was discussed that current signage is inadequate, and that we need to be insured of safe exit routes.

ACTION: Per Jim's request, we will inquire of Dan to include an upgrade of the North Norlin evacuation route in relation to the new Humanities Building upgrade. We will wait to see what signage we receive, and will keep this item on our agenda as an item of review.

IV. Spring Dean's Meeting

Discussion to determine a date, time, and place for the meeting.

ACTION: It was determined that the meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 28, 1999 from 9am to 12pm in the Center for British Studies. We will serve refreshments from 8:30am to 9am. There will be a break in the middle, and a question and answer session after each speaker.

V. Announcements

A. The Pizza Party will take place April 1, 1999, and the Spring Awards during the last week of May.

B. Janet Swan Hill has been appointed to the Program Review Panel for the campus. The library will be up for its Program Review in 2000-2001.

VI. Dean's Honors Program

There was no report from Naomi regarding the Social Functions Committee doing the invitations. It was pointed out that the Social Functions Committee is short three members, and that this could be contributing to their hesitation in volunteering for this task. Also, the current arrangement has Lucy holding the list of invitees and Ruth with the actual invitation design.

ACTION: Per Jim's request, the Dean's Office will now take over the task of sending the invitations. There will be an announcement to Norlist regarding the program. The actual invitations will then be sent out gradually. The Social Functions Committee will still be responsible for arranging the reception and LAB will continue to prepare the program, certificates and MC. It was also determined that students should be invited, and that it should be confirmed that enough food is ordered to alleviate any problems.

VII. Johann Suggestion Box

A. There was also a note that simply said cheaper treats. We determined this must be in reference to the vending machines in the staff lounge. It was determined that the vending machines are not under our jurisdiction. Apparently, a percentage of the profits from the vending machines is used for CU employees children's scholarships. Anyhow, there is nothing LAB can really do in regard to the cost of food items in the vending machines.

B. The email regarding the missing "Hot Books" was discussed.

ACTION: LAB asks individuals to be mindful and respectful of others in regard to "hot" titles, and if a book is truly of interest to you, please place a hold or a trace request and/or send an e-mail to Norlin-List inquiring about the book.

VII. Anonymous Donation

An anonymous donation of $26.17 was made to the CU Foundation in the name of LAB. Curt received a gift receipt for the donation, but there is no indication as to the identity of the donor.

ACTION: We will keep this as an agenda item to be discussed at the next meeting. We will determine where to transfer the donation and for what purpose.

VIII. Campus Employee of the Year

It was suggested that someone from the library should be nominated for this award. Jim suggested that this was a matter that would be better handled by the Library Staff Association.

ACTION: LAB requested that LSA consider creating a formal process and committee which will call for, receive, and nominate an individual(s) from the library. Curt will report what the LSA Executive Committee's decision is at the next LAB meeting.