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Library Management System Exploratory Task Force (CUWL)
Charge
The task force is charged with developing a vision for a new library management system (LMS) for all UW libraries. The committee should provide an environmental scan of options currently available and on the horizon, both proprietary and open-source. In addition, the committee should review the initiatives of other libraries and library systems, in the state, region and nationally. The committee should consider options that can connect to other computer applications (e.g. student information systems, course management systems, campus financial systems).
Key Expectations
The final report should included the following:
Preliminary Report to CUWL delivered May 5, 2009
In-depth discussion will take place at the CUWL Retreat on August 5 (see more on CUWL Retreat page)
Final report to CUWL by October, 2009.
Membership
Role of Members
Members set the agenda, goals and action plans required to accomplish the charge of the Task Force.
Responsibilities of Members
Role of Chair/Co-chairs
The chair/co-chairs are responsible for the general leadership of the Library Management System Task Force and provide direction to members working in support of the charge.
Responsibilities of Chairs/Co-chairs
The task force is charged with developing a vision for a new library management system (LMS) for all UW libraries. The committee should provide an environmental scan of options currently available and on the horizon, both proprietary and open-source. In addition, the committee should review the initiatives of other libraries and library systems, in the state, region and nationally. The committee should consider options that can connect to other computer applications (e.g. student information systems, course management systems, campus financial systems).
Key Expectations
The final report should included the following:
- Environmental scan of current options or directions (including both proprietary and open source solutions) including opportunities and challenges associated with each
- Priority of features and characteristics
- Relationship of UW-System library management solutions to other institutional software applications, such as student information systems, course management systems, campus financial systems, etc.
- Task force recommendation(s)
Preliminary Report to CUWL delivered May 5, 2009
In-depth discussion will take place at the CUWL Retreat on August 5 (see more on CUWL Retreat page)
Final report to CUWL by October, 2009.
Membership
- Marlys Brunsting, Co-Chair (UW-Green Bay)
- Jon Mark Bolthouse, Co-Chair (UW-Colleges)
- Bill Doering (UW-La Crosse)
- Sharon Knight (UW-Whitewater)
- Jim Lowrey (UW-Milwaukee)
- Mitch Lundquist (UW-Madison)
- Terri Muraski (UW-Stevens Point)
- John Musselman (UW-Platteville)
- Maureen Olle-LaJoie (UW-River Falls)
- Lisa Jewell (UWSA)
- Deb Nordgren (CUWL)
Role of Members
Members set the agenda, goals and action plans required to accomplish the charge of the Task Force.
Responsibilities of Members
- Accept and support the Library Management System Task Force charge
- Review all relevant materials prior to meetings
- Attend meetings (primarily via conference call)
- Work toward fulfilling Task Force objectives
- Carry out individual assignments in a timely fashion
Role of Chair/Co-chairs
The chair/co-chairs are responsible for the general leadership of the Library Management System Task Force and provide direction to members working in support of the charge.
Responsibilities of Chairs/Co-chairs
- Accept and support the Library Management System Task Force charge
- Plan meetings and agenda in collaboration with the other co-chair and other appropriate group members
- Attend meetings and stay abreast of work between meetings
- Maintain records of the Task Force
- Facilitate active participation and decision-making
- Assume responsibility for the completion of the Task Force charge
- Report back to TICC on progress of Task Force.
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