IUPUI Library Faculty Meeting

Minutes (Draft)

April 18, 2007

 

In attendance:  Brenda L. Burk, Tina Baich, Kathleen Hanna, Bill Orme, Dragomir Cosanici, Chris Long, Mahnaz Moshfegh, Miriam Murphy, Kiyoshi Otsu, Barb Gushrowski, Sue London, Julie McGowan, Nancy Eckerman, Tina Baich, Rick Ralston, Carole Gall, Fran Huehls, Melissa Gomis, Jan Cox, Jennifer Hehman, Richard Humphrey, Stephen Towne, Todd Daniels-Howell, Elaine Skopelja, Polly Boruff-Jones, Kristi Palmer, Karen Janke, and Edward González.

 

Presiding:  Karen Janke

Recording:  Edward González

 

1.  Call to order:  Meeting called to order at 9:36 am.  Agenda approved and minutes for March 28, 2007, approved with the following minor changes:  Erckman should be Eckerman, and Burke, Burk.  Revise Committee Reports to state 3rd year reviews will go to Primary Peer Review Committee, and the to the IUPUI Faculty P&T Committee.

 

2.  News and Announcements: 

Karen Janke.  This year Librarian’s Day is in Bloomington on June 1, 2007, and Incolsa Wheels bid end in May, but service             will continue.

Miriam Murphy.  Inula officer is needed.

Rick Rolston.  P&T Workshop is scheduled for May 2, 2007.

 

3.  Directors’ Reports:

 

Carol Gall (RLML).  Medical Library completed its assessment of the library’s needs.  The document “The Library of Future,” looks at library needs 10 years out.  This is in collaboration with the medical faculty and the Dean of the Medical School.  This document goes to the Executive Committee on Monday, April 23, 2007.  The document also addresses medical librarian’s involvement with grant proposals, classroom teaching, and less administration of the library’s infrastructure.

 

Carol Gall (RLML).  Elaine Skopelja was promoted to Associate Librarian, and Kellie Kaneshiro was promoted to Full Librarian.  Also, Steve Towne and Karen Janke were tenured.  And unrelated to P&T, the University Library 10 year strategic plan is available.

 

 

Julie McGowan (RLML). No report.

 

Miriam Murphy (Law).  No report.

 

Jan Cox (Dentistry).  No report.

 

 

4.  Committee Reports:

 

The interim P&T committee is planning a workshop, and is still assessing the 3rd year review process.

 

5.  Old Business:

 

a.  Discussion: Should Associate Deans or Directors or both serve on the IUPUI Librarian’s Promotion & Tenure Committee?

 

The general feeling was Associate Deans or Directors or both could serve if there was no conflict of interest as stated in the Bylaws.  A greater issue arose regarding supervisors serving on the P&T Committee.  As the by-laws pertain to supervisors serving on the P&T Committee, there was no need to consider changing the wording.

 

b.  Bylaws Change:

 

Bylaw changes were raised for the following sections:  VIII -5(a). Committees. Should consider staggered terms for one year; V-1 Elections.  Jan Cox moved that the wording “electronic voting mechanisms” should be added; IV-3 & 4 Meetings.  Brenda Burk suggested the wording “for the purpose of approving a slate of Officers and Candidates; and V-1 & 2 Elections.  Brenda offered the wording “elections should conclude by May 31” and “newly elected officers shall assume their duties ‘July 1’.”  Jan Cox moved the recommended changes.  Bill Orme second the motion.  The recommendations were approved.

 

 

6.  Elections: 

 

A slate of candidates was needed for the IUPUI P&T At-Large position for a one year term.  The slate of candidates was Polly Boruff-Jones, Richard Humphry, and Randi Stocker.  The slate was moved for approval by Polly Boruff-Jones and second by Bill Orme.

 

7.  New Business

 

Nancy Eckerman stated there are four different mission statements on campus and four separate evaluation criteria.  She recommends each library establish a unifying document. 

 

Nancy Eckerman is the P&T chair.  In that capacity assumes the role of human resources for this year’s P&T committee

 

The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 am.

 

Respectfully submitted by Edward González, Secretary.