The University of Kansas Libraries

KU Libraries Support Staff

KULSS Executive Meeting
Thursday, January 10, 2013, 10:00-11:00
Watson 503A

Present: Julie Woodrick (Chair), Kristin Zachrel (Secretary), Kyle Sederstrom (Group 1), Laura Skarka (Group 2)

Absent: None

Previous Meetings Action Items

Group Reports

Group 1 (Kyle): Preservation received the last of the Art Library books that were sent out to the binder. This will be the end of the Art Library disaster project for Preservation.

Group 2 (Laura):

• Kelly Sudbeck brought his daughter to visit.
• Will do another review of Reference materials that will likely go to the Annex or the stacks. The desk students are doing some cleaning in preparation for this.

Group 3 (Vacant):

• Julie will email members for updates.
• Spencer got new map cases. They starting the 2nd floor renovation. They have done a lot of moving and construction lately.
  

  Committee Reports

Support Staff Senate: Nothing to report.

University Committee on Libraries: Nothing to report.

Mentoring Committee: Nothing to report.

PRC:

• PRC would like another representative from LSS on their committee. They meet once a month. Julie will send out call for volunteers. Kyle could maybe do it as a backup if no one else can.
• Rebecca gave an update on campaign money. The long term 3-year goal is to raise 5 million and it’s going well.
• They discussed who to go through for big ticket items. Contact Kent if the request is $5000 or more.

LOSDC: Nothing to report.

Meeting Updates

Dean's KULSS Meeting (next mtg: Jan. 16th): Haven't met yet.

Concerns to Bring up to the Dean/Mike:

• Until we get a new Vice-Chair, Kristin will attend the meetings with Julie.
• This doesn't necessarily need to be addressed in the Dean's meeting, but it should be addressed with Mike: Discuss supervisor coaching to encourage participation in things like staff development and other types of learning and involvement.

Staff Development Event

• Venue:
  • Spencer is good for concurrent sessions but it's too small to comfortably do 1 large session.
  • We'll plan to have it at the Kansas Union, but we will either need to have the breakfast catered or have a potluck at Watson.
• Sessions:
  • Do 1 big session in the morning and concurrent sessions in the afternoon.
  • Get a list of possible topics from Kathleen and Terry. Julie will contact them prior to sending a survey.
  • Other topics:
    • Adapting to change in the workplace. This may be relevant in light of the Strategic Plan and Organizational Review work.
    • Windows 7 changes (Jeffry Lewis or Kim Glover)
    • Preserving personal collections (Roberta, Whitney)
    • Book binding (Roberta, Whitney, Kyle)
    • Booksnakes (Roberta)
    • History of the Jayhawk
    • Drum Circle
    • Nutritionist presentation
    • Blood pressure testing & health handouts
    • Yoga
    • Chair massages

Action Items for Next Meeting

Parking Lot
(Items to be aware of for the future, not necessarily discussed in current meeting)

• HREO EEO Categories
• Work with LFPA to change the language for the Dean's 5-Year Review Committee to include a Support Staff member.

Next Meeting:Thursday, January 24, 10:00-11:00 at Milton's