Present: Marlene Laurence, Wish Leonard, Maureen McCormack, Doug Morton, Susan Moskal, Susan Routliffe (Chair), Mary Stanley, Jackie Stapleton, Linda Teather, Rose Koebel (Recorder)

Regrets: Shabiran Rahman

1. Minutes of Previous Meeting (December 19, 2000)

The minutes were accepted with changes.

2. Results of Survey to Evaluate Special Issue of for your information

Mary informed the Committee that a survey had been mailed to graduate students, faculty and staff in order to gauge how the latest issue of fyi distributed on campus last fall had been received. Seventeen responses have been received so far. The survey mailed to graduate students was included in a regular mailing from the Graduate Studies Office, while a random sample of faculty and staff was taken from the UWDir telephone directory. Mary reviewed the survey comments, which ranged from those from seasoned graduate students already familiar with the Library, to those from staff who seemed to know little about it. There was a clear indication that an electronic version of the newsletter would be preferred. Linking from the Daily Bulletin could be an option; distributing selections of a newsletter, rather than in its entirety, could be another. Mary concluded that the electronic option will need to be explored further.

3. Summary of Staff Evaluation of the Roving Pilot Project Responses

The Committee discussed the staff evaluations and noted that while information desk staff recognize the value of roving, they also have some concerns including the privacy of users, setting priorities, and the layout of the floor.

The Committee agreed to support the implementation of roving, but there is a need first to:

• identify concerns or obstacles
• develop training
• determine when roving should be implemented.

It was noted that this service will not be introduced until the training issue has been addressed and that an opportunity has been given for the participants to discuss their concerns and issues. Susan R. will speak to Jane Forgay about approaching the Training Committee to work with Doug and Maureen to develop a training program. She will also compose a draft outlining ISMC's decision to move forward with roving and the rationale behind it.
4. Other Business

Susan updated the Committee on the draft list of advantages and disadvantages of PDF and HTML that she will be sending to those who create publications in the Library. She has received input from outside the Library, which she will incorporate into the list.

January 23, Davis conference room.