Instruction Committee Meeting: May 2, 2014

Location: Teleconference

Members attending: Susan Avery, Molly Beestrum, Frances Brady, Kirstin Duffin, Michelle Guittar, Beth Mandrell, Laura Mondt, Elizabeth Nicholson, Aimee Walker, and Frances Whaley
CARLI Staff attending: Lorna Engels and Debbie Campbell
Guests: none

Decisions:

  • Minutes of the Feburary 28th, 2014 meeting were approved prior to the meeting.

Announcements:

  • Resource Sharing: ShelfLister 3 is getting ready for production based on feedback from current users. Newest update is optimized for iPad usage, along with some additional upgrades.
  • E-book PDA project is in-progress, likely available May 6th. There will likely be an EBL mediation screen for tracking rentals and purchases.
  • I-Share Next looking for volunteers for next ILS, check the CARLI website for more details.

Discussions:

  • IACRL Pre-conference
    • call for notes submissions from pre-conference roundtable
    • send to listserv, compile and review, Elizabeth will post for May blog post
    • reflections and discussions of session
      • positive responses from attendees, but reflected the need for more time for panel members
      • panel felt rushed, excellent speakers – more time for panel specifically, recap not as helpful
    • about 50-60 attendees
  • Instruction Forum
    • Illinois Valley Community College is confirmed for Wednesday, June 18th
      • One large room, can be divided into two
      • 3 computer labs reserved for breakout sessions (15-48 seats varying)
    • 6 submissions for possible presenters, deadline extended until May 9th
    • Susan volunteered to submit a proposal for self-assessment
    • Message will go out on NLRC for 2 year institutions
    • Discussion regarding how to structure the day based on number of potential presenters
      • Variety and number of track
      • Add a panel discussion possibly at the end of the day
  • CARLI Annual Report & Assessment Project Report
    • Summary is due June 4
    • Year of assessment – discussion of Webinars, IACRL Preconference, preview of Forum
      • Michelle, Molly, Kirstin will write-up a preview of the instruction assessment showcase scheduled for June 18th
      • Elizabeth, Beth, Frances Brady will write a summary of the IACRL instruction assessment  preconference on March 20th
      • Laura, Frances Whaley, Susan will compose the summary of the three assessment webinars delivered in November and December, 2013
      • Elizabeth and Susan will draft the executive summary
      • All Drafts will be submitted to group by May 27th
      • Elizabeth will compile drafts and revise into cohesive whole following the May 30th conference call

Meeting Dates and Deadlines:

  • Schedule of Instruction Team Meetings:
    • Monday, July 29, 2013, CARLI office, 10:00am-1:30pm
    • Friday, August 23, 2013, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, September 27, 2013, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, October 25, 2013, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, November 22, 2013, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, December 27, 2013, NO MEETING
    • Friday, January 24, 2014, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, February 28, 2014, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, March 28, 2014, NO MEETING
    • Friday, May 2, 2014, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, May 30, 2014, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
    • Friday, June 27, 2014, Phone/video conference, 10:00am-11:30am
  • Minutes Schedule:
    • July 2013 - Frances Whaley
    • August 2013 - Aimee Walker
    • September 2013 - Elizabeth Nicholson (absent, taken by Laura Mondt)
    • October 2013 - Elizabeth Nicholson
    • November 2013 - Beth Mandrell
    • December 2013 - NO MEETING
    • January 2014 - Michelle Guittar (absent. Taken by Frances Brady)
    • February 2014 - Kirstin Duffin
    • March 2014 - Frances Brady (Michelle Guittar)
    • April 2014 - Molly Beestrum
    • May 2014 - Susan Avery
    • June 2014 - Frances Whaley
  • Blog Posting Schedule:
    • Instruction "tips, tools, and techniques” of your choosing
    • Post during first week of the month
    • September 2013 - Susan Avery
    • October 2013 - Molly Beestrum
    • November 2013 - Frances Brady
    • December 2013 - Kirstin Duffin
    • January 2014 - NO POSTING
    • February 2014 - Michelle Guittar
    • March 2014 - Beth Mandrell
    • April 2014 - Laura Mondt
    • May 2014 - Elizabeth Nicholson
    • June 2014 - Aimee Walker