LSA Exec - Minutes - January 7, 2021

LIBRARY STAFF Assembly (LSA) 

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES 

January 7, 2021 

Present 

∙ Chris Bohling 

∙ Mary Raple 

∙ Rebecca Schroeder 

∙ Julie Woodrick 

∙ Meghan Misenhelter 

∙ Sharon Riley 

Absent 

∙ None 

Opening 

∙ Meeting commenced at 1:34 pm 

Agenda 

I. Approval of Minutes 

II. Minutes 

∙ Change to 15-20 minutes under Dean’s planned remarks 

∙ Minutes accepted on 1/7/2021 with edits 

III. Discussion of KULSS content for CMS migration 

∙ Reviewed information from Micki’s email that listed specific files for migration ∙ Discussed other options for archiving  

∙ Chris will contact Micki about time involved in migration of files to CMS vs. other options ∙ Chris will tell them to proceed with file migration if it is the only viable option 

IV. LSA Staff Development 

∙ Discussion of ideas for professional development sessions 

o “How to build your own home network” 

o “What is governance?” 

a) LSA could lead session/Bring in others with governance experience 

b) Include explanation of different committees 

o Resume workshop 

o “How do I get an MLS?”

a) Information on cost, time commitment, job opportunities, etc. 

b) Possible panel opportunity 

c) Aim for session in April 

o Professional Development opportunities 

a) Staff professional development funds are not used very often 

b) Professional development is cost effective right now 

c) Session could go over opportunities for development and available funding d) Suggested Sharon, Mike and Shannon to lead session 

e) Sharon will reach out to Mike to discuss professional development session 

f) Inconsistencies among various supervisors with encouragement of and  

information on professional development 

g) Is there any recourse if professional development request is not approved? h) Chris and Mary will develop survey for staff to inquire about overall interest and  specific areas of interest 

i) Aim for a session in late February 

∙ New business 

o Chris is working with the different committees to make sure minutes/reports are being  uploaded for Michelle 

o Discussion of “bottoms up” evaluation process 

o Recapped meeting held with Dean Smith prior to LFSA general assembly with both LSA  and LFA  

Adjourn 

∙ Meeting adjourned at 2:54pm