Academic Assembly of Librarians
General Assembly Meeting
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 2:00 p.m.
Paley Library Lecture Hall

MINUTES

Attendance: Alford, Badman, Bell, Bongiovanni, Brigham, Darby, Derry, Goldstein (chair), Lang, Larkin, McKinney, Murray, Myers, Schoolar, Szigeti (recorder), Thompson, Vara

• Approval of Minutes.
  • Minutes of the General Assembly meeting of September 9, 2008 were approved.
• Introduction of New Librarian
  • Gretchen Sneff introduced Thomas Heverin, the new science librarian.
• Remarks from the Dean of University Libraries
  • Larry Alford announced the reduction in the budget and how it will affect the Libraries. There is a travel and hiring freeze, with some limited exceptions. Less facility and project work will get done. Our collection budget will not be affected this year because salary lapse monies will be used. The Dean announced the upcoming three millionth volume celebration.
• Old Business
  • Emeritus status for librarians. Sebastian Derry distributed a draft document and asked that questions and comments be directed to him.
• New Business/Announcements
  • Mr. Derry updated the group regarding renovations for the Media Center and offered to provide tours.
• Election Results
  • Gregory McKinney won the Recording Secretary post and Rick Lezenby was elected to PARA.
• Adjournment
  • With business being completed, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathy Szigeti