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Dallas Long (2009-2011) Illinois State University, Chair

Debbie Campbell (2007-2010), Millikin University
Marilyn Clay (2009-2011), Oakton Community College
Susie Duncan (tba), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Li Fu (tba), Chicago State University
Pam Greenlee (tba), Olivet Nazarene University
Peggy Roth (2007-2010), Western Illinois University
Rachelle Stivers (tba), Heartland Community College
Candace Walter (2007-2010), Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville

IUG Liaison: Mary Burkee
Staff Liaison: Mel Farrell and Lorna Engels

Charge

Body to which the group reports: I-Share User Group (IUG)

• The Resource Sharing Team advises the I-Share Users’ Group (IUG) and the CARLI staff on issues related to the shared integrated library system and related systems and consortial policies, practices and future directions as outlined in the Team charge
• Specifically, assist with training and instruction of issues pertaining to resource sharing, including all aspects of inter-library loan, circulation and remote borrowing.
• Help to review and establish best practices regarding resource sharing in a consortial setting.
• Document best practices for use of the resource sharing component(s) of the ILS product (hereafter referred to as “the product”) in and among member libraries and best practices for its interoperability with other consortially- licensed products.
• Develop consortial documentation, resources, training and other continuing education opportunities to assist the membership in the use of the product.
• Identify and document problems and issues with the product.
• Ensure that users of the product have communication mechanisms for sharing information related to the use of the product and a means to share locally developed materials such as documentation, best practices, reports, etc.
• Investigate member library needs for assistance, and recommend mechanisms by which this support is provided.
• Collaborate with other CARLI groups to maximize resource and knowledge sharing within the consortium.
• Assist CARLI staff with testing, documentation and training issues involved with product upgrades, as needed.
• Specifically, assist with training and instruction of issues pertaining to resource sharing, including all aspects of inter-library loan, circulation and remote borrowing.

Process for identifying, appointing and replacing members and terms of service:
The team members will serve a 3-year term and terms will commence on July 1. The team members will be appointed by the I-Share User Group (IUG) from a pool of volunteers and/or nominees. A rotation system will be established so that approximately a third of the team membership is appointed each year. In the case of mid-term vacancies, the IUG will appoint new team members to fill the remaining portion of the term.

Expected reporting frequency: The team chair will submit a written report of team’s activities to the chair of IUG at the end of the fiscal year (June 30). Additional updates on activities may be requested by IUG throughout the year.

Staff or Board liaisons: One CARLI Office staff representative will serve as the liaison. IUG will appoint a liaison to the team. The IUG Liaison to the team will report on team plans and activities at the IUG meetings. The Liaison will report back to the team on plans and activities discussed at IUG.

Tasks required on completion of work: The chair will forward all documents to IUG for review and approval.