{"id":246,"date":"2004-11-09T11:43:55","date_gmt":"2004-11-09T16:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/academicassembly\/?p=246"},"modified":"2016-07-19T11:44:18","modified_gmt":"2016-07-19T15:44:18","slug":"november-9-2004","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/academicassembly\/2004\/11\/09\/november-9-2004\/","title":{"rendered":"November 9, 2004"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Academic Assembly of Librarians\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
General Assembly Meeting\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
Paley Library Lecture Hall\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
November 9, 2004\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
2:00 PM\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Present<\/strong>: J. Baldwin, C. Bell, C. Brigham, M. Darby, C. Davis Cunningham, M. Edsall, S. Golding, A.\u00a0Harlow, C. Lang, J. LeBreton, R. Lezenby, B. Mayes, G. McKinney, D. Murray, B. Schoolar, G. Sneff, K.\u00a0Szigeti, M. Thomas, S. Thompson, A. Vara, T. Whitehead<\/div>\n
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Guests<\/strong>: Martha Cannon<\/div>\n
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Chairperson Greg McKinney called the meeting to order at 2:05 pm.<\/div>\n
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  1. Minutes of the General Assembly Meeting<\/strong> of September 21, 2004 were approved.<\/li>\n
  2. Report from Jonathan LeBreton<\/strong>:\n
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    1. VPL Search: Jonathan encouraged everyone to submit their comments on the candidates for\u00a0Vice Provost as it is believed that the Search Committee will take them quite seriously. \u00a0Comments can be\u00a0sent directly to Dick Englert via e-mail. \u00a0Jonathan reported that Englert was impressed with the attendance\u00a0at the presentations and question\/answer sessions.<\/li>\n
    2. Statistics: \u00a0We are in the midst of our \u201ctypical\u201d week for collecting statistics for ARL. \u00a0Temple\u2019s\u00a0administration is very interested in metrics, especially for strategic planning purposes.<\/li>\n
    3. Library Prize: \u00a0Jonathan solicited volunteers for judges for the Library Prize contest. \u00a0Those\u00a0interested should contact Gretchen Sneff. \u00a0Gretchen reported that Special Collections has put up a display\u00a0case regarding the prize. \u00a0She has been receiving inquiries from faculty and students. \u00a0She noted that\u00a0students can submit papers from independent study, as long as they have received credit for the course. \u00a0The contest rules prohibit \u201cfree-lance\u201d entries. \u00a0Jonathan noted that there will most likely be an increase in\u00a0the number of independent studies as the University is strengthening its Honors Program.<\/li>\n
    4. Provost: \u00a0Jonathan reported that the Provost\u2019s Office has been happy with how the Libraries\u00a0have been operating. \u00a0He mentioned the newsletter initiative which will get news out to the campus.<\/li>\n
    5. Questions: \u00a0It is unknown whether there will be more candidates for VPL. \u00a0Carol Lang indicated\u00a0that an e-mail from Dick Englert implies that the process is finished for now unless none of the candidates\u00a0are suitable or if suitable candidates decline the position. \u00a0Gretchen stated that comments made will be\u00a0read by the President and Provost. \u00a0She mentioned that turnout at the faculty and student sessions hasbeen low. \u00a0Jonathan proposed a meeting to discuss the search process and the candidates. \u00a0When asked\u00a0about the process, Gretchen said, that like a search for a dean, the Search Committee will not rank the\u00a0candidates.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    6. Performance Development Plans & PARA<\/strong>\n
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      1. Mark Darby, as Chair of PARA, made some comments and recommendations regarding the\u00a0contract renewal and regular appointment process in light of the University\u2019s Performance Development Plans (PDPs). \u00a0Mark noted that PARA will have access to the PDP since they are included in personnel\u00a0folders. \u00a0PDPs are not very informative about professional activities. \u00a0Since PARA requires peer review,\u00a0candidates should continue to solicit letters from peers. \u00a0Candidates should not hesitate to ask supervisors\u00a0for an additional submission for the PARA process. \u00a0Mark reminded the group that the Merit Committee\u00a0does not have access to personnel folders and therefore will not see the PDPs. \u00a0He said that he will be\u00a0happy to give feedback to the AAL Membership at the end of the process regarding the role of the PDP.<\/li>\n
      2. Jonathan also recommended that candidates request their supervisors write additional\u00a0statements when there are other aspects of performance that ought to be addressed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      3. Contract Negotiation<\/strong>:\n
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        1. Mark Darby reported on the state of contract negotiations between TAUP and the University. \u00a0The TAUP contract expired on October 15th. \u00a0We are able to continue working under the terms and\u00a0conditions of the old contract; the University cannot lock us out. \u00a0At present, no strike is planned.<\/li>\n
        2. Mark noted that very little of the contract has to do with librarians. \u00a0He did note that the\u00a0University has proposed changes to Article 15 (Promotion, Advancement, and Termination). \u00a0The University\u00a0has changed the definition of years worked before being granted regular appointment. \u00a0The first contract\u00a0year will be the first full fiscal year worked. \u00a0Therefore, the first contract year can be quite long for some \u2013\u00a0for example, a librarian hired on July 7, 2005 will not have completed his first contract year until June 30,\u00a02007. \u00a0Mark also noted that the Provost wants more time (45 days) to make decisions on contract renewals\u00a0and regular appointments. \u00a0If approved, all paperwork would need to be completed some time in October\u00a0rather than December.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
        3. Old Business<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0There was no old business to discuss.<\/li>\n
        4. New Business<\/strong>:\n
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          1. Carole Bell introduced Martha Cannon, an intern from Drexel. \u00a0Martha is a Temple alumna and\u00a0is helping with the management of our e-resources.<\/li>\n
          2. \u00a0Anne Harlow announced that Sam Stormont is leaving Temple to take the Director\u2019s position at\u00a0Penn State Abington. \u00a0There will be a farewell party on December 22nd.<\/li>\n
          3. Reminder: \u00a0The deadline for merit applications is December 15th.<\/li>\n
          4. Gretchen Sneff reported that the Faculty Senate will be meeting on November 23rd\u00a0at 1:40 to\u00a0discuss the General Education proposal. \u00a0It will be an open meeting, but only elected\u00a0representatives have voting privileges.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 PM.<\/p>\n

            Submitted by<\/div>\n
            Carol Brigham<\/div>\n

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