Professional Forum Minutes

Wednesday, September 22, 2004

10-11 a.m., Central Library, Parlor

Attendees

Karen Hopkins

Diane Neal

Joshua Been

Suzanne Beckett

Helen Hough

Julie Alexander

Kit Goodwin

Ramona Holmes

Gerald Saxon

Ann Kelley

Rachel Robbins

Gary Spurr

Leveta Hord

Mary Castle

Swayne Schrag

Brad Gulliford

Carleen Dolan

Faedra Wills

Jim Wellvang

Carolyn Kadri

Sue Sappington

Minutes Approved:

The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

Committee Updates:

• Professional Development Committee – Jason Neal
  • Jason is the chair of the Professional Development Committee.
  • The PDC has had some preliminary meetings, but has not yuet solidified plans as this is the first meeting of the year.

Old Business:

• Amendment to Bylaws Proposal – Diane Neal
  • Diane outlined the proposal to change the bylaws.  These proposals fall into three categories:
    • First, to update all references in the Bylaws to Library Director be changed to Library Dean.
    • Second, the inclusion of all library staff members to attend the Professional Forum meetings, but not to serve on committees or to vote.
    • Third, Professional Forum will meet monthly.
  • This was followed by discussion and debate.
  • A vote on these proposals will take place during the next Professional Forum meeting.

New Business:

There was no new business.

Program:

• Discussion: IT Security Conference

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