Library Information Technology Prioritization Working Group
Charge
Committee provides regular advice that will enable the Office of IT to implement technology
support and development in the following areas;
- Production services and technologies recommended by CAPT for access to and preservation of the
Library’s collections and to enhance the Library’s service programs;
- Desktop and server support, including Library-wide software and hardware upgrades;
- Support for and development of the Library’s network and other technology infrastructure;
- The integration of new technologies into the mainstream of Library IT production and
support;
- Library Information technology policies, their relationship to campus IT policies, and current
legislation in the areas of information access and privacy;
- Technology training needs in new areas (in collaboration with Library Staff Training
Coordinator);
- Ongoing assessment of Library IT services and programs;
- Regional, national and international IT opportunities and relationships;
The committee meets on a monthly basis—more often depending on the topics under
consideration.
Suggested Composition
Appointed by the University Librarian with the advice of the Library Executive Committee;
A total of 6 librarians or academic professionals, with 2-year terms (staggered initially):
- 3 staff or faculty engaged in public service provision and collection development;
- 1 staff or faculty involved in some aspect of technical service (cataloging, acquisitions,
preservation, conservation);
- 1 staff or faculty involved in digital library or new technology development activity
- 1 staff or faculty from an administrative unit (e.g., Library Business Office, Human Resources,
Facilities, Development and Public Affairs)
Chair:
- Beth Sandore, AUL for Information Technology Planning and Policy
Public Services:
- Kirsten Dougan (08/16/09-08/15/10)
- Jenny Emanuel (08/16/09-08/15/11)
Jim Hahn (08/16/09-08/15/10)
- Robert Slater (08/16/09-08/15/11)
Technical Services:
- Stephanie Baker (08/16/09-08/15/11)
- Jessica Efron (08/16/09-08/15/10)
- MJ Han (08/16/09-08/15/11)
- Gail Hueting (08/16/09-08/15/10)
IT Unit Heads:
- Lee Galaway
- Bill Mischo
- Sarah Shreeves
- Peggy Steele
- John Weible
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