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Minutes: October 18, 2004
1. Two questions had been submitted to Johann Suggestion Box.
The first was about composition of the "Norlin Retrofit Committee." There is no such Committee. The Cabinet is working with Architects to develop a plan for the building. Pat Morris sits with the group because her specific expertise regarding the preservation of library collections is critical to discussions of possible renovation, and because of specific research interests. Some time later, the Chair of the Libraries Assessment Committee, Nancy Carter, was added both as a means of informing the Assessment Committee's actions, and as a means of bringing that Committee's thoughts into the planning process.
The second question concerned the name of the coffee shop. The
University Counsel has advised not to use the name "Starrbooks" or
name
similar to it, on account of possibly trademark issues.
2. Commments received following the All Staff meeting were all positive. A
suggestion was made that when another batch of coffee mugs (or other item)
is made, it should include the name of the Libraries and/or the url, instead
of just "University Libraries."
3. Three motions passed by the LAB were discussed with the Dean:
-- (1) That the Dean request needed equipment [projector, etc.] for the
Media conference room, so that it can serve as a technologically complete
venue for meetings of moderate size.
It was pointed out that the need is for more than just equipment.
Some general refurbishment is also needed, and the room should be configured
for meetings of up to 25. Currently it is configured for about 10 people at
a table, plus multiple chairs very close together in auditorium-style
seating. The room, once appropriately equipped and redone, could be used
for such events as Faculty-Staff Development presentations, faculty
candidate presentations, etc.
The Dean will follow up on this with Scott Seaman.
-- (2) That the Dean request the Faculty Staff Development Committee,
conveners of Division & other open meetings to switch whenever possible
to
wheelchair-accessible venues [even if doing so might require changes in day
or time]. We strongly encourage the Dean to request that CBIS be available
a minimum block of time per week for Library use.
We discussed the difficulty of a variable time-slot, since the
scheduling of standing Libraries meetings is often dependent on the
scheduling of OTHER Libraries meetings. The Dean will follow up on this
request.
-- (3) That we prioritize a list of automated door-openers for restrooms
[such as the pair of restrooms on the 2nd floor outisde the Per Room] as
well as ADA compliant stalls in all other restrooms that are accessible by
elevator.
The 2nd floor restrooms were identified as first priority. The
first floor restrooms were identified as the next priority, especially since
they are so close to the coffee shop. The Dean will follow up with Scott
Seaman.
Minutes submitted by: Janet Swan Hill
