Monday, August 26, 2001
Charles E. Young Research Library, Administrative Conference Room 

Present (01/02 Board): Maureen Russell (chair), Adrienne Adan, Ellen Broidy, Valerie Bross (recorder), Debe Costa, Ruby Gutierrez, Michael Oppenheim, Lise Snyder 
Absent: Elaine Adams

Present (02/03 Board): Michael Oppenheim (chair), Ellen Broidy, Beth Feinberg (recorder), Ruby Gutierrez,  David Gilbert, Maureen Russell, Ken Wade, Chuck Wilson
Absent: David Cappoli

Note: Some segments were presented out of order (e.g., the Chair's Report). They are given here in the expected sequence for simplicity.

1. CALL TO ORDER 

 Maureen Russell called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m.
 

2. SECRETARY'S REPORT
   The minutes for the meeting of August 6 were approved.
    
3. CHAIR'S REPORT
   Maureen Russell thanked the outgoing Executive Board for work completed this past year.
    
4. VICE CHAIR'S REPORT
   The Statewide LAUC transitional meeting was held at the UC Office of the President in Oakland on August 16. Issues discussed included:

a.       University Librarians’ Advisory Groups (SOPAG, etc) Nominees for LAUC representatives to UL advisory groups were discussed.
 

b.      Issues and Committee charges: Incoming President Esther Grassian presented draft charges for all committees; the drafts were discussed and revised.

• Faculty Status: The incoming Executive Board discussed whether the question of faculty status should be part of this year’s agenda
• Hires outside the Librarian Series: Statewide LAUC will take on the issue of hires outside the Librarian series, particularly as it is reflected in the CDL’s hiring of UC librarians.
   

c.       Distinguished Step: Results of the survey on the Distinguished Step (conducted by the 2001/02 Statewide LAUC committee on Professional Governance will be released soon.
 

d.      Information Literacy: At the 2002 LAUC Spring Assembly, Statewide LAUC passed a resolution on information literacy. Consequently, at this meeting, LAUC discussed the next steps to be taken, specifically with regard to official communication with the UC Office of the resident, in carrying out the actions called for in the resolution.
Action: Michael Oppenheim will pass along to Esther Grassian views of LAUC-LA Executive Board members.
 

1. COMMITTEE REPORTS

a.       Committee on Research and Professional Development (Adrienne Adan):

• Janice Matthiesen sent to LAUC-LA a survey on the Use of Professional Development Funds. The survey is due Aug. 30th.
• UC Travel. Adrienne Adan received another complaint about UCLA Travel Center practices. Librarians may not be aware that LAO is absorbing the $30 fee service charge applied by the Travel Center to each ticket order.
• Archive: Does the Committee need to archive proposals? Conclusion: No.
• Minigrants: The deadline for submitting proposals for minigrants is August 30. Proposals received after that date will be accepted, but those received by the deadline will receive first consideration.
   
1. NEW BUSINESS

a.       UL Search: Michael Oppenheim will send a message to the Chair of the UL Search Committee reiterating LAUC-LA interest in having candidates meet with library staff as part of the interview process.
 

b.      AUL/UL and LAUC-LA: The Board discussed the advantages of meeting with the UL and of encouraging both the UL and AUL to attend membership meetings. Lise Snyder began the tradition of meetings with the UL during her tenure as LAUC-LA chair; these meetings have provided LAUC-LA Executive Boards with timely access to information and the UL perspective on issues. Lise Snyder encouraged the Board to continue to make use of such opportunities.
 

c.       Campus reports: Adrienne Adan suggested a discussion within Statewide LAUC regarding minutes posted to local LAUCs (for those interested in the activities at other campuses). Ellen Broidy noted other topics that might be folded into the discussion: differences in meeting schedules, membership meetings v. Executive Board meetings.
 

1. THANKS TO OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
   Maureen Russell expressed appreciation to Lise Snyder for her support & assistance this past year and presented her with a decorative centerpiece.
    
2. ADJOURNMENT 

The meeting of the 01/02 Executive Board was adjourned at 2:45 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

LAUC-LA Secretary