Desiree Saunders

The meeting agenda was approved, followed by the approval of the previous month's minutes. Key discussions included updates from the State Librarian regarding presentation before the Joint Appropriations Committee and plans to attend Voices for Libraries. The WYLD Program Manager provided extensive updates on the ILL migration progress, the conclusion of Marc Stratton's contract, and the planned discontinuation of VDX access, noting that savings might offset ILL costs for member libraries. Alternative Content Enrichment Services are being evaluated as Baker & Taylor's Content Café is ending, with Grove's Loral service being a potential, lower-cost option. Significant data cleanup actions were reported, including the deletion of 1.3 million charge history records and plans to purge expired patrons and status records to enhance system performance. Progress on the Symphony 4.2 Upgrade was noted, introducing features like shared reports and pickup location limitations. Old business involved the draft charge for the Aspen Working Group.

The meeting included discussions and reports on various topics. The State Librarian's report mentioned ongoing recruitment for the Library Development Office (LDO) Manager and the lack of impact on state IMLS funds due to the Federal Shutdown. The WYLD Program Manager reported on the ILL Migration, VDX access termination, and issues related to hold placements. A SirsiDynix System Review was conducted, revealing the need for more aggressive purging of charge histories. The board also discussed the evaluation of ILS and the agreement with SirsiDynix. Additionally, members shared reports on academic libraries' stance against volunteers due to patron privacy concerns, the lack of a school library in Shoshone schools, and the completion of student access batches.

The meeting included discussions and updates on several key areas. The successful Aspen migration, WYLD staff attendance at the virtual Aspen Conference, and Des's election to the Aspen Governing Board were highlighted. The upcoming ILL migration and the impact of Baker & Taylor shutting down on the Content Café stream were addressed. The WYLD Annual was confirmed for May 27-28, 2026, at Sheridan College. Additionally, the board discussed issuing a statement about volunteers accessing the ILS database and addressed concerns about the wording on the GoWyld site regarding library card requirements for resource access.

The meeting included updates on the ILL migration project, the selection of a new hosting partner for Aspen, and the hiring of a Bibliographic Librarian. The board discussed holding WYLD Annual on May 27-28, 2026, and UW's requirement for affirmative consent for database access. They also discussed creating an Aspen working group and policy changes being considered by the Fremont County Library Board.

The meeting addressed requests for access to the ILS, an IMLS budget update, and database authentication changes. Discussions covered dual-enrollment student access, the ILL migration project's training phase and October launch target, and a hosting partner switch for Aspen. The WYLD Annual Survey results were reviewed, and the board considered McMurry Foundation funding for libraries' travel expenses. An overview of obscenity laws and online materials was presented, with a focus on age verification issues. The board approved Sheridan College as the location for the 2026 WYLD Annual Conference and discussed BOCES language for student approval forms.