LSA Exec - Minutes - October 30, 2020 - General Assembly

LIBRARY STAFF ASSEMBLY (LSA)

GENERAL MEETING NOTES

October 30, 2020

 

Executive Board

  • Chris Bohling-Chair
  • Mary Raple-Vice-Chair
  • Rebecca Schroeder- Secretary
  • Julie Woodrick
  • Meghan Misenhelter
  • Sharon Riley

 

Call to order

10:00 am call to order by Chris Bohling

 

Address from the Dean regarding staff concerns and questions

  • Dean Smith encourages self-care.
  • Many of us are working from home and not in our offices. Remember to set a pace for yourself and take time for yourself.
  • This is a time for kindness.
  • Acknowledge stress around the election. KU leadership is preparing for protests around the election.
  • Fall semester enrollment decline is less than anticipated. Provost will send out updates on budget.
  • Chancellor’s message mentioned lay-offs and furloughs. Dean Smith has not heard anything about lay-offs or furloughs for library staff. We have had hints about a budget cut for the next fiscal year. Possible 7% budget cut. One of the steps to close that budget gap is to sweep up the money from vacant positions.
  • We have 11 people retiring at the end of December. We will have a significant staffing difficulty.
  • We have submitted a hiring plan for approval.
  • The Provost has formed an advisory group to help inform Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

 

Questions for Dean Smith

  • Will a library-wide announcement be made to announce who is retiring in December? Dean Smith said it is up to the individual to notify library staff and faculty.
  • Will evaluations be different this year? Dean Smith said no firm decisions have been made. There will not be an alteration to the schedule for evaluations. Make sure we all extend some understanding and forgiveness. Supervisors should be a little extra flexible. Mike Broadwell mentioned we are working on a deadline schedule for evaluations.

 

Introduction of new colleagues

  • Emily Readinger-Library Assistant, Cataloging
  • Shelby Schellenger-Library Coordinator, Spencer Research Library
  • Rebecca Schroeder-Library Manager, Art & Architecture Library
  • Molly Herring-Archivist Associate, University Archives
  • Jim Korneman-Night and Weekend Supervisor, Anschutz Library
  • Jamie Garcia Villalobos-Library Specialist, Circulation Business Office
  • Tamia Taylor-Bader-Library Specialist, Acq/RS

 

Introduction of LSA Executive Board

  • Chris Bohling-Chair
  • Mary Raple-vice-Chair
  • Rebecca Schroeder-Secretary
  • Sharon Riley
  • Meghan Misenhelter
  • Julie Woodrick

Reports from committees

  • CRSA (Committee for Research and Scholarly Activities)-update from Scott Cossel
  • Premier roll is to provide funding through two sources
  • Committee has approved two proposals for this year
  • Nominating and Ballot/Committee on Codes and Bylaws-update from Sunita Gandhi
  • Read through procedures for each committee
  • Reviewed changes to Codes and Bylaws
  • Salaries and Benefits Committee-update from Chris Bohling
  • Read through procedures for committee
  • Committee is still looking to add one more member
  • University Committee on Libraries
  • Chris Bohling ex-officio member gave update

KULSA Retirement Update

  • Julie Woodrick gave update on funds-$1,170

 

LFSA Web Manager Update

  • Chris Bohling reviewed job description for Web Manager
  • Michelle Curttright accepted position for a three year term
  • Michelle will migrate materials and gather missing reports and minutes

Staff Development

  • Recap of “Battling the Brain Phog” Session by Chris Bohling
  • Pros and cons of one day professional development day vs. spread out over the year
  • Suggestions for future sessions

New Business

  • No new business

Adjourn

11:03 am-motion to adjourn