Collections Subcommittee Minutes

 


CVL Collections Subcommittee Meeting
June 2, 1998 1:30 - 4:00 p.m.
KIRM Conference Room

Present:   Charlie Brown, Jackie Calvert, Bonnie Cox, Charlene Davis, Fran Davis, David Horvath, Marvin Leavy, Carol Nutter, Elaine Moore, Miko Pattie, Cathy Reilender, Sheila Stuckey, Jackie White

Absent:   Ken Barksdale, Susan Dunman, Laura Sullivan

1. Introduction:

Brief self-introductions were made as we had 2 new members: Jackie White for school libraries and Charlie Brown for public libraries.

2. Timeline:

Members reviewed the revised timeline to be approved by the Steering Committee. Miko reported that NCLIVE presentation would probably occur after mid July. Miko also brought the group up to date on probable funding timeline (earliest being Oct.'98).

3. Task Assignment:

3.1. Database List: The entire group will work on this.
3.2. Database Evaluation Criteria: Bonnie will bring UK Medical Center's (Rick's) criteria to share. Charlene will bring KLN's for fulltext databases.
3.3. Vendor Evaluation Criteria: The small group composed of: Bonnie, Charlene, Cathy and Miko will work on a draft and bring to the group.
3.4. Trial Passwords: Miko will contact the following vendors for trial passwords: OCLC FS, GaleNET, UMI ProQuest (including KY bundle), and Wilson.

4. Statistics Needed for Pricing:

Miko asked for FTE's and other user population statistics in preparation for vendors.

5. Collections Website:

Miko will work with CPE staff in building the pages for Collections so we will have a place to go to try out these databases and for all our reference links.

6. Database List:

The group used the SAALCK list to add and delete. There are 29 databases or groups of databases on the revised list. Miko will bring a clean copy for Tuesday's meeting for further revision.

7. Next Meeting:

It will be on June 16, Tuesday, 1:30 - 4:00, in KIRM Conference Room. Beverage and food will be provided.

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