Present: Anderson, Ariel, Heiman, Horn, MacLeod, Manaka, Sisson
Guests: Kaufman, Kiehl, Munoff

The first half of the meeting was attended by the University Librarian and members of Library Administration.

1. Quarterly Meeting Guidelines

The chair will call for agenda items two weeks prior to the meeting. Anyone attending may propose agenda items. Members of the Executive Board or Administrative Team may call for additional meetings if deemed necessary.

2. "Suggestions for Improvements" [Review suggestions from the August 8, 2001 memo to the University Librarian]

Discussion focused on how to make it easier for librarians and staff to feel they know what is going on.

· Proposal that LAUC-I have a representative on Library Council as is the case at other UC campuses. Gerry will bring up issue at next meeting of LC.
· Mention made of LAUC-I Bylaws, Article II, Section 3 and its objective "to secure a voice in decision-making processes for librarians at UCI".
· Perceived institutional fear prevents staff from expressing disagreements or criticisms.
· Department heads and other supervisors fail to report on meetings to their staffs. The sharing of information should not depend on posted minutes.

3. LAUC-I Sponsored Workshop on Academic Reviews

· Two workshops are being planned by the Library Review Committee, one on factual resumes and one on letters of peer review.

4. Meeting with LAUC-I on August 13th

Participation by membership was vastly different in July and August meetings. In July meeting there was very open discussion on issues in broad context with all in attendance speaking. Low morale among members apparent. In August with the UL in attendance there was very little contribution by individual members, indicating a reluctance to speak their minds in his presence.

5. Updates by Judy Kaufman

· ALA accredited MLS degree requirement will be brought up with LAUC-I in the future.
· The new policy of sharing past review files with managers and review initiators will be brought up with the Library Review Committee. This is a reversal of current practice that will bring UCI in conformity with other UC campuses.

The second half of the meeting with the Executive Board only:

1. Review /Approve 9/4/01 Ex Board MTG Notes

· Recommendations were made for revisions. Revised minutes will be submitted for approval.

2. Review of 1st Hour Meeting with Library Administration

· Discussion that we need to be more specific in our proposals to Gerry in order to get a more concrete response. Pauline will draft a statement giving reasons for LAUC-I representation on Library Council.
· Need to question Gerry and Judy on their views of LAUC-I's function and how much they are in agreement with the bylaws.

3. LAUC-I Web Master

· Rick Zwies appointed LAUC-I Ad Hoc Web Master.

4. Final Review of Standing Committee Charges

· Steve will work with Judy on drafting a standard charge for the Library Review Committee.

5. Draft Agenda for General Membership Meeting

· Request for agenda items for 10/8/01 General Membership Meeting will be made via email.