Library Visioning Committee
Minutes for March 22, 2006

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in 702 Culkin Hall

Present:  Susan Coultrap-McQuin, Brian McDonald, Doug Deal, Jim Nichols Mary Beth Bell, Sara Varhus, Faith Maina, Richard Hughes, Joe Rial and Darlene Abrantes (recording)

1) Discussion of comments received and changes needed:

We reviewed all the responses.  The majority were positive with very few changes suggested.  Revisions will be made based on some of the comments.

2) Discussion of final report

We will send the visioning statement plus recommendations and some ideas about implementation to President Stanley.   

3)  Some Specific Suggestions that have come forward: (Potential implementation ideas)

1.      Center that promotes scholarly and creative activity

2.      Study spaces

3.      Professional development center

4.      Service areas—copying, scanning, software assistance

5.      Teaching spaces

6.      Production areas

4)  Next Meeting

We will meet again in two weeks on April 5th.  We should be finished by the end of the next meeting.

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