I-Share Resource Sharing Team

IUG Liaison: Howard Carter, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
CARLI Staff Liaison: Lorna Engels

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

This committee was discharged June 30, 2013.

Scope of Work:

• 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.

Member appointment and terms:
Members are appointed for 3-year terms beginning on July 1. A rotation system has been established for the expiring terms whereby approximately one third of the committee membership is appointed each year. 

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. 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.