ISR Training Committee
Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2011
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Davis Conference Room
Present
Connie Kovac (recorder), Kathy MacDonald, Judy McTaggart, Margaret Yuen (chair)
1) Approval of minutes of January 13, 2011
The minutes were approved with the following corrections:
2) Additional agenda
None
3) Business arising
None
4) Training New Staff Members (Colin & Ben)
Info Desk
Both Ben and Colin have been on the Porter desk solo with back up on call. Things seem to be going well. Ben has been shadowing at Davis as well. He has begun his regular shifts this week. Both have been assigned their permanent shifts for this term.
Thanks to Judy for reviewing the schedule and sorting out time conflicts for both Colin and Ben’s schedules.
Laura will meet with Ben the week of February 7th for Physics
Jennifer will do a Scholars Portal overview with Ben and Colin.
It was suggested by one of the trainees to have the entire training schedule during the first 2 weeks.
Discussed preliminary feedback with trainees.
In Porter the training for English and Recreation will be rescheduled.
In Davis, the Physics, Scholars Portal and Scopus sessions still need to be completed.
Kathy M. has created a “Subject Specific Checklist” for new hires. This will make it easier for everyone to make sure that when training, they have covered all bases. This Checklist will be reviewed at the next meeting.
5) Spotlights and Training Sessions
a) CANSIM and Census (Kathy)
Out of the 15 who attended the spotlight, 13 filled out the forms, 13 out of 13 said yes it was what they were hoping for. Ten out of 13 said it was very helpful, 3 out of 13 said it was helpful.
There were many positive comments.
Power point presentation, question sheets, CHASS handout have all been posted on the ISR Training website.
b) Natural Standards Database
This was scheduled for February 11th, but needs to be rescheduled. Angela will select another date.
c)Standards and Codes
This presentation by Doug is still to be decided.
6) Staff Survey Results – Fall 2010
The Committee reviewed the survey to determine which suggestions have already been handled or needed no further action; should be reviewed or considered; or referred to the Department Heads.
Are there subject areas that you would like to have a refresher in?/New resources/vendor webinars/online tutorials.
Handled or need no further actions:
To be reviewed or considered:
Speakers from UW Library Departments or UW Departments on Campus
Completed:
To be Considered:
Refer to Department Heads:
ISR Training Retreat
15 people reported that the Retreat was useful; 5 reported – somewhat. We will continue with retreat.
Format – is inconclusive, as 7 would prefer full day; 5 for 2 half-day session; 8 for either format. Scheduling speakers and training sessions might determine our final format.
Suggested Speakers for Topics for 2010 Training Retreat
To be considered:
No further action to be taken:
Refer to Department Heads:
Topics for possible Roundtable Discussions
To be considered:
Send to Department Heads:
7) ISR Training Retreat
At our next meeting we will need to start planning for the retreat sessions.
8) Around the table – deferred until next meeting
9) Next Meeting- Margaret will e-mail everyone with the date.
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