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MINUTES OF THE MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2002

Present: Jack Cooper Richard, Pinnell; Judy McTaggart (Recorder); Shabiran Rahman; Susan Moskal (Chair)

1. Minutes of the meeting, June 5, 2002:

Accepted with minor correction.

2. Business Arising:

Item 2, Business Arising (Software for conducting web surveys): Shabiran reported User Services will be using the web form developed by Jack Cooper to collect user survey data. She will provide feedback on the results to the EDS group.

3. Additional Agenda:

Add "TDR Update" as agenda item #7.

4. ICPSR CD-ROMS (Susan):

Susan reviewed the process flow for newly acquired ICPSR cd-roms. She noted these procedures need to be reviewed at a future meeting. The group also discussed the importance of having the titles added to the list of locally held cd-roms on the TDR web page. There was discussion about who might perform this task. Richard noted he will be hiring a new co-op student who could possibly be used for this. He also suggested TDR staff at Guelph might be willing to add the titles to the list (announcement of new receipts could be made through the web board). Action: Richard will follow up on this. It was also noted that a better method for storing the cds in the EDS office is needed - ideally, a free standing unit. Action: Judy will consult with Val Huggan and Systems to see what is available.

5. Contribution to Datalinks (Richard):

Richard reported Carol Perry is acting editor for Datalinks and also doing the production for a 1 year period. At the end of this term, Shabiran may possibly resume this role.

The group examined a list of eight proposed topics for the next issue of Datalinks (sent to Richard from Carol). Three topics were listed as "open" and still require someone to write the articles. These topics include: 1) new geospatial agreement, 2) grad students/faculty use of datasets and, 3) news.

Discussion on the above resulted in the following points:

a) Richard thought Jenny Marvin would be writing the article on the new geospatial agreement

b) In order to write an article that relates to the use of ICPSR data by grad students/faculty, the group agreed it would be necessary to first "stockpile" some messages. Susan is going to follow up by talking to a grad in Economics to determine his use of ICPSR data; however, it was agreed that September is a very busy time and - given the timeline - it would be best to defer this article to a future issue.

c) Shabiran reported a session explaining the Research Data Centre application process and the statistical tools available will be held soon for grad students. She offered to write an article for Datalinks about the current users of the Centre

Action: Richard will convey the above to Carol Perry.

6. TDR-OMG Update (Richard):

Richard will deliver his TDR-OMG report electronically after the meeting.

7. TDR After Susan's Retirement:

The group discussed several issues relating to EDS and Government Publications that will need to be addressed prior to Susan's retirement next year. Some of the issues include: expansion of EDS membership, location of G.P. collection, and staffing. It was agreed the group should begin to give some thought to these issues in terms of what is needed from an EDS perspective. The group also agreed that a committee should be struck to examine everything. Action: Shabiran will bring this issue to the attention of Susan Routliffe.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 2, 2002: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: EDS Office

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Judy McTaggart

August 3, 2005