Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from John P. Thomasson’s organization
Sep 3, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Alabama Virtual Library Council Meeting Minutes
The Alabama Virtual Library Council convened to discuss several key items. The Ad Hoc Collection and Management Policy Committee presented its report, with recommendations to the collection policy to meet requirements set by the Alabama Legislature for FY2025 ETF budget. The Bylaws Committee presented its report, recommending that potential changes be reviewed by the Ad Hoc Collection and Management Policy Committee for possible inclusion in the collection policy. The council discussed subscription renewals for Fiscal Year 2025 and voted to discontinue the AVL's subscription to McGraw-Hill's Access Science database.
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The Alabama Virtual Library Council meeting addressed several key areas, including discussion of an Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaint and resolution, with a motion to accept and sign the OCR Resolution Agreement. The council also addressed the Collection and Management Policy following a letter from the APLS Executive Board regarding compliance with new rules for FY25 funding, leading to the appointment of an ad hoc committee to revise the collection policy. Additionally, the FY2025 budget proposal was presented and accepted. The nominating committee requested additional time to secure a nomination for Chair Elect/Secretary, and Susanne Estes was appointed as Treasurer with Cristin Dillard as Chair.
May 15, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Alabama Virtual Library Council Meeting Minutes
The Alabama Virtual Library Council meeting included a welcome by the Council Chair, a roll call to establish a quorum, and a financial report from APLS. An update was provided on the search for an Executive Director, including the status of agreements with contacted organizations and the process for requesting a rollover of obligated funds. The nominating committee presented nominations for officers for 2024-2025, with Susanne Estes nominated as Treasurer and Cristin Dillard as Chair. Committee reports were given, including a report on the Legislative and Advocacy committee, which noted that HB385 did not pass and the AVL budget for FY2025 will be level funded.
Mar 20, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Alabama Virtual Library Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates on the Executive Director search, with forthcoming information on the fiscal agent. Committee reports covered budget, database review, nominations, selection and licensing, bylaws, legislative and advocacy, OER Commons, publicity, training, and representation of AVL at events. The council discussed registering AVL as an exhibitor for the Alabama Educational Technology Conference (AETC) and gathering information about the annual ALLA convention and exhibition. There was also a discussion about recalibrating TeachingBooks resources. A new AVL Council member from ASA was announced, and AVL's presence at the East Alabama World of Work Expo was mentioned.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
