I-SPIE: A New Year!

July 25, 2018

Another Conference has come and gone which means it is time to sign up for committees and start preparing for next year's conference! Please sign up for a committee, put your campus down as a potential host, and fill out an online evaluation form using the links below!:

The committees you can sign up for are:

 
The Steering Committee:

The purpose of the Steering Committee is to provide leadership for the I-SPIE Representatives Group and its committees. Committee Objectives

  • Continuously evaluate the role of the Steering Committee, other committees, task forces and I-SPIE Representatives group for relevancy and currency.
  • Oversee development and progress of each Committee and Task Force.
  • Recommend methods of implementing goals deriving from I-SPIE conferences.
  • Recommend and implement methods for improving communication and cooperation between the Steering Committee, other committees, task forces, and CSU ILL units as a whole.
  • Consider the most cost effective ways to bring the CSU ILL I-SPIE Representatives, committees and other ILL staff together, virtually or in person to foster continued communication and development of common practices and concerns.
  • Recommend major structural and content changes to I-SPIE Representatives group.
  • Bring to COLD’s attention ILL continuing education opportunities and areas where additional training is desirable.
 
Conference Planning Committee:

The I-SPIE Conference Planning Committee plans and organizes Consortium conferences. The members of this committee will consist of a group of volunteers representing various campuses throughout the CSU System. Committee Objectives

  • Meet regularly for approximately one year prior to each annual I-SPIE conference for the purpose of planning and organizing the conference.
  • Select a CSU campus as the site for the annual conference, in consultation with the I-SPIE Steering Committee. NOTE: A representative from the host campus will be a member of the Conference Planning Committee.
  • Select the dates and times of the conference, in consultation with the I-SPIE Steering Committee.
  • Invite all CSU/ILL staff to provide input on priorities and topics of interest to be presented at the conference.
  • Identify and arrange for speakers and presenters for training, workshops, presentations and small group sessions.
  • Create a schedule/agenda and send to the ILL list in advance of the conference.
  • Work with the conference site staff to provide information on travel, transportation, lodging and dining options near the campus.
  • Send registration forms and information to the ILL list in advance of the conference.
  • Work in consultation with the I-SPIE Web Team to post continual updates to the conference website.
  • Arrange for optional evening social activities, dinners, etc.
  • Approximates and works within a budget.
  • Prepare a summary of results/feedback for use in future conferences.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the conference and recommend enhancements for future conferences.
 
Statistics Committee:

The purpose of the Statistics Committee is to investigate, evaluate, and establish uniform standards for the collection and reporting of CSU system-wide Interlibrary Loan statistics. Committee Objectives

  • Provide a guide to collecting statistics for the entire consortium.
  • Gather ILL borrowing and lending statistics concerning fill rate, turnaround time, and any other statistics deemed necessary.
  • Process raw data into an easy to read form such as a statistics report and graphs.
  • Submit finished statistics to the Web Committee to have it posted to the I-SPIE website.
 
Web Committee

The Web Committee is charged with creating and maintaining any I-SPIE websites, social media presence, and any future technology used to share information online. These forms of communication will be used to disseminate information between I-SPIE members. Committee Objectives

  • Maintain an I-SPIE website and make additions and changes as recommended by the Web Committee and the Steering Committee.
  • If there is a need or request for I-SPIE to be on any social media websites the Web Committee will maintain the official profile.
  • Work with the Conference Planning Committee to share information, documents, and other online materials concerning any I-SPIE conferences with the entire consortium.
  • Generate original content to encourage I-SPIE participation and communication outside the yearly conference. Content includes: updates of campuses, accomplishments of individual members, ideas, and any other information individuals want to share with the entire consortium.
  • Upload the official record of all meetings and minutes from all working groups.
  • Make sure the I-SPIE contacts list is up to date twice a year and make changes as necessary.
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