All Directors Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2025
Hamon Room, SCLS Headquarters
In Person and Virtually via Zoom
Introduction
· S. Schultz Introduced New Directors
· Announcements
o WAPL scholarships are still available; apply by 3/28
o Jean has additional funds available for CE scholarships and will waive any spending limits for this grant cycle until June 30.
ILS Evaluation Lead Workgroup Recommendation
· The ILS Evaluation Lead Workgroup completed its evaluation process and made the following recommendation: Based on the Workgroup recommendations and the SCLS recommendation, the 2024-25 ILS Evaluation Lead Workgroup recommends that the SCLS LINKcat libraries migrate to SirsiDynix SymphonyWeb/BlueCloud. The final decision will be made on May 15, 2025.
Delivery Services Updates
· C. Baumann reviewed safety emphasis and enhancing safety culture in Delivery.
· Completed fire safety training, CPR, First Aid, AED.
· Discussed library site accidents and process to review all sites and identify areas of safety/procedure improvement.
· Delivery managers are working to improve Delivery website information.
· New Delivery flooring to be installed in June 2025. Will have in-service closure June 13, 2025.
SCLS Strategic Plan Update
· S. Schultz thanked member library directors for their participation in input sessions and briefly identified some emerging themes.
· Provided an outline for the remainder of the planning process.
· Asked for input on the structure and content of future all directors meetings
o Keep hybrid option available
o Perhaps include a “directors development day” with CE and networking
o Need a small libraries group
o 5-minute wins and other sharing opportunities
o November is a good time for member feedback and system report on the next year.
o More ability to discuss national/big picture issues together.
o Move forward with crisis communication for the July CE component
o A survey will be developed to compile director feedback on what future all directors meetings should include.
Adjournment 11:38 a.m.