Objective
State the purpose of the group in 25 words or less (brief, energizing).
Streamline, making Alma easier to use for staff. Optimize patron/user ILL experience.
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Investigate and monitor system opportunities and developments to be sure we are getting the most out of the technology being used.
Roles
What are the duties needed to get the work done? Who will take notes? Who will keep meetings on track/time? Who is responsible for tracking actions?
Meeting organizer
Note taker: takes notes for meeting, notates action items
Mallory DeBartolo, primary note taker
Sandra Farfan-Gracia, back up note taker
[Vote wrangler - needed if we do asynchronous decision making]
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What are our expectations for working together?
Create a list of statements that the team agrees to uphold. For example, ask yourself: How do we make this group a safe space for transparent discussion (knowing that it might become contentious, and avoid back-channeling)? What are our ground rules for meetings? How do we ensure everyone is engaged? How do we ensure everyone has a voice? How will we resolve disagreements?
If a vote is called for it’s your responsibility to cast a vote expeditiously/a timely manner (group determined date per decision).
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