ASC Minutes
May 6, 2008
Meeting attended by Bob Daugherty, Emily Guss, Mary Shultz, Ling
Wang Absent: Deb Blecic
1. ASC - reviewed list of web content appointees.
2. ASC discussed web content writing assignments. There appears to be
some confusion regarding this purpose and process. Individuals appear
to be responsible for topics across sites. They have been contacting
individuals for information and suggestions on wording. The ASC
members would like to know if other individuals will be trained to write
content.
3. Privacy - this topic was put on hold as the relevant members were not
available.
4. The issue of inter-site delivery of print copies of journals was
discussed. Kevin does it as a courtesy at times. The option of a pilot
project for this service was suggested, but the impact it would have on
staffing, equipment, training, and costs would have to be determined.
We should collect data to make projections regarding impact by looking
at what would happen if these requests were treated as ILL requests
5. Reports from Working Groups
RESWRKS
Reswrks is moving to common listserv so that all requests are in one
place and can be processed by any of the sites, Chicago, or Daley. This
will allow units to help others during their downtimes. Reswrks is
looking at Blackboard as a possibility for doing e-reserves. It is an easier
platform to learn and already commonly used.
CIRCWRKS
Circwrks will be using bookmarks and posters to encourage preservation
of the collection. Language has been changed to accentuate positive
perspective: perseveration rather than damage. Mary S mentioned the
screen saver that UIUC uses as an example. She will try to find more
info.
Bob D brought up the status of faculty authorizations (what and to what
extent do we extend proxy borrowing beyond faculty). Other issues
include allowing the people assigned proxy privilege to get e-signatures
rather than physically signed authorizations.
ILLWRKS
Document Delivery Pilot Project for Global Campus was discussed. This
is related to earlier discussion. Requests will be treated like ILL requests
and sent to users. Regarding Quad Cities, they have an arrangement
with a local hospital and are being served. LHS-Peoria may take on some
of their related services such as E-Reserves.
Delivery options for international ill requests and related costs were
discussed. This is not an LHS issue as they only fill international
requests from Canada. Daley receives more international requests and
determines service on a case-by-case basis. There may be potential for
scanning and sending some requests but physical delivery is very
expensive and lacks quality tracking options. The Library Business
Office has been asked to look into DHL and other services.