Minerva Executive Board 07/08/2015

In attendance: Kevin Davis, Shelly Davis, Janet Elvidge, Judy Frost, Tim McFadden, Steve Norman, James Jackson-Sanborn, Jay Scherma (guest), Amber Tatnall, Cindy White

The meeting was called to order at approximately 12:00 pm. Cindy White agreed to take minutes. The meeting was preceded by several hours of a retreat (Strategic Thinking and Planning) facilitated by Jane (This board meeting was scheduled for 30 minutes with a brief agenda.)

1. Review and acceptance of the minutes of the May 13, 2015 meeting – Shelly Davis approved the minutes, Cindy White seconded and the minutes were approved by the board.

2. Elect officers – Steve Norman noted that vacancies existed for the following officers: chair, vice- chair and secretary. Amber Tatnall’s term as treasurer continues.

 Amber nominated Steve for another term as chair and Cindy seconded.

 Janet Blood volunteered to serve as vice-chair.

 Cindy volunteered to serve as secretary.

 Amber made a motion to accept this slate, Janet seconded and the slate was passed by the board.

3. Old business – none

4. New business – none

5. Reports – Steve noted that a written report from the Cataloging Standards Committee had been emailed. No other reports.

6. Committee Reports

 Maine InfoNet – James Jackson Sanborn reported that there will be a retreat on July 10.

Novelist Select has gone live and the reaction has been positive.

Minerva Technical – Alisia Revitt reported that statistics have been updated. The Maine

State Outreach collection will be moved to URSUS on August 18. There is a known

issue right now with III and Lynn Uhlman has set up a tracking system; check with her for details.

 Finance – Amber reported that she is investigating use of different software for the

budget and books. She is not satisfied with what she is using now.

7. Other – Steve noted that he appointed Shelly Davis to fill the unexpired term of Martha Ott on the board.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Cindy White