October 25, 2021 Meeting of Executive Committee

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AGENDA

October 25, 2021

1:30-3:00pm

Zoom Meeting

 

1. Approve minutes – October 11, 2021
2. Question Time
3. Classics Librarian JD
4. Grainger Head Search Committee and JD
5. 2-2:30 Co-chairs/Chairs of LSSC and LCAP
   1. Diversity and Inclusion in Governance Updates
6. Proposal for Teaching and Learning Task Force
7. Task Force on Research Support Next Steps
   1. Diversity and Recruitment

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Minutes

October 25, 2021

1:30-3:00pm

Zoom Meeting

 

EC Attendees: John Wilkin (Chair); Mara Thacker (Vice-Chair); Dan Tracy (Secretary); Kelli Trei, Chris Wiley, William Maher, Joe Lenkart, Mary Laskowski, and Peg Burnette. Lucretia Williams, Recording

 

Invited Attendees: Jake MacGregor, Rachel Johns, John Laskowski, Erik Chapman, and David Ward.

 

Meeting Documents: N/A

 

1. Minutes – The October 11, 2021 EC meeting minutes were approved with minor edits upon the motion by Bill Maher and second by Kelli Trei.

 

2. Question Time – The Dean updated EC on the following:

• Dean Wilkin discussed the email that was sent out on reporting lines and thanked EC for their feedback. The only clarification so far has been that the Undergraduate Library will continue to report to David Ward.
• Dean Wilkin represented the University of Illinois at the convening on open scholarship coordinated by the National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine. The Academies have sent a follow up communication, asking for institutional commitments to build a higher education community of practice on this topic. Dean Wilkin, Andreas Cangellaris, and Chancellor Jones will be meeting within the next week or so to determine whether they will commit to that. Dean Wilkin will keep EC informed.
• Dean Wilkin led the discussion at the last Council of Deans meeting on open access. There were discussions around the pricing issues, journals, and ways that we can address inflation while we can ensure the broadest possible access to our research. It was a good substantial 45-minute conversation with great participation by the deans.
• Dean Wilkin discussed plans for a shorter EC meeting on November 8.

 

3. Classics Librarian Job Description
   • EC suggested some adjustments to the qualifications and other minor changes. Kelli Trei will relay the feedback from EC to the search committee chair.

 

4. Grainger Head Search Committee Job Description
   • EC appointed members to serve on the Search Committee. Lucretia Williams will reach out to those individuals to see if they would be willing to serve and then report back to EC. EC suggested some adjustments to the language and qualifications in the job announcement.

 

5. 2:00-2:30 Co-Chairs/Chairs of LSSC/LCAP
6. LCAP informed EC that they just finished up elections and that, starting November 2021, there will be new chairs for LCAP to join EC. EC thanked John Laskowski (who will continue as a member on LCAP) and Jake MacGregor for their service.
7. Diversity and Inclusion in Governance Updates –LCAP and LSSC representatives to the working group on inclusion reported to EC that they are on track, and there are currently three different subgroups. One subgroup is looking at other organizations and other libraries. Another group is looking at other units on campus as well as campus bylaws. The final group is hosting focus groups with different staff members. The plan is to continue with those focus groups and to continue providing the opportunity for anonymous feedback for people that couldn’t attend or wanted to remain anonymous. Erik Chapman and John Laskowski will give updates to the library community at the next Library Hangout on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

 

6. Proposal for Teaching and Learning Task Force – David Ward joined EC to discuss the Proposal for a Teaching and Learning Task Force. EC made some suggestions including for priorities, particularly in the first year. David Ward will send a revision of the Task Force charge to EC, and once it is approved the membership will be considered.

 

7. Task Force on Research Support Next Steps – This was tabled for a future EC meeting.
   • Diversity and Recruitment

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 3PM.