Minutes of New Members’ Roundtable on Oct. 24, 2003

Amanda Turner, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 10:30.

Attending:

Officers:

  • Amanda Turner, Chairman
  • Burton Callicott, Vice Chairman
  • Susan Payne, Secretary

Members:

  • Laura Baker Furman University
  • Derek Wilmott, University of South Carolina
  • Marie Degenhardt, Trident Tech
  • Maria Jones

Derek moved and Laura seconded that the 2002 minutes be approved.

In order to select new officers the duties were discussed. Most of the work will be completed via email. If possible the officers should attend the SCLA Board meetings. The officers will plan the 2004 activities.

New officers are:

  • Burton Callicott Chairman
  • Laura Baker Vice Chairman
  • Marie Degenhardt Secretary

Old Business

  • Accomplishments of 2003
  • Article in July 2003 SCLA Newsletter by Mandy
  • Updated brochure produced
  • Sponsored a breakfast and 2 programs at 2003 SCLA
  • Sponsored the NMRT New Professional Award funded by EBSCO

New Business

We do have a budget that can be used for speakers. Money is allotted by people signing up for NMRT on their SCLA registration.

Ideas to publicize NMRT and programs for NMRT

  • At SCLA have a mid morning or lunch, or dinner session in Greenville
  • Use the new brochures for publicity. Send them to libraries with information about the New Professional Award. Also give to Library School to distribute.
  • Get stories from the front line as advice for new librarians
  • Have a workshop on reference interview skills.
  • Have articles presented on various subjects by experienced librarians.
  • Set up a mentor program
  • Present a Who’s Who in the SC Library arena

At 10:55 Derek moved and Laura seconded that we adjourn.

Respectfully submitted,

Susan Payne
Secretary