Present: Peter Stirling, Kathy MacDonald, Leeanne Romane, Laura Howell, Pauline Dewan, Marian Davies, Nancy Collins (recorder)
Absent: Sandra Keys, Anne Fullerton, Eva Dodsworth
Minutes were approved with minor changes.
The group agreed that the meeting minutes should be finished and distributed within a week of our meetings from now on.
Leeanne announced that Kathy will be leaving LINC and joining the Training Committee. Peter Stirling of the Optometry Resource Centre is taking her place.
V.a ) Reporting and analysis –
Marian suggested that LINC put a link to (or information about) the reporting system on Sharepoint for ISR staff to access. This led to a longer discussion about Sharepoint and how LINC might use it to manage our various documents and projects. Some committee members felt that Sharepoint could potentially replace aspects of LINC’s web presence. Others suggested that we might not want to move to Sharepoint, since not everyone has access to it or is knowledgeable in using it. Beyond Sharepoint discussion, the group agreed that it is still important to maintain a web presence for some of LINC’s activities for transparency purposes. It was suggested that the group needs to decide what information LINC needs to maintain and, of this, what information should go on the public site.
Sentiments of frustration were expressed regarding the stagnation and lack of direction regarding LINC’s web presence. It was suggested that someone needs to assume primary responsibility for LINC’s website. Peter volunteered to do this. Everyone thanked him.
The group agreed to devote next meeting primarily to LINC’s web presence. In preparation, LINC members will individually review LINC’s current website and consider what information needs to go onto the new site.
Related to the Sharepoint / website discussion, Kathy suggested that the work that she and Jackie are doing on presentations, handouts, plans, marking rubrics etc. can be added to the LINC website. Pauline mentioned that she is working with Jackie to determine how this information can be best accessed by librarians (wiki, Sharepoint, etc.)
No additional agenda items.
Laura updated the group on the progress of the screencast project.
Pauline will be preparing three lists shortly. These include:
Laura and Pauline still need to decide on a software application for the project. Laura explained that there is a large discrepancy in the functionality of the software available.
Additional things they are considering for this project include:
The group agreed that updated workshop descriptions should be expanded to include the following things for each session:
These updated workshop descriptions will be detailed, but will remain flexible enough to accommodate promotions (for example, posters and handouts might only include the brief descriptions, with links provided for fuller descriptions).
Nancy will complete a draft of the new session descriptions for LINC’s March meeting
The group agreed that Anne needed to be present for discussions before making a firm decision about the future direction of a journal club. There was some discussion of how a journal club might be implemented. Some committee members felt that it would be most efficient if everyone on the committee read a different article with each person providing a summary. Others felt that some articles will warrant a close examination and discussion, especially since we are looking to apply the knowledge. Leeanne suggested that a mixed approach could work.
The group deferred stats discussion.
Action item for Sandra: LINC members would like to know what the current enrolment stats are for the Winter term.
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