October 10, 2007 - 4:30pm

Marriott Hotel

Edgewater Grill

Present: Jane Campagna, Jean Donham, Rebecca Funke, Mary Heinzman, Ryan Gjerde Barbara Robb, Betsy Gardner, Kate Hess, Jan Dellinger, Duncan Stewart, Kris Stacy-Bates

The meeting was called to order at 5:30p.m.

Approval of the minutes

Minutes for September 7, 2007 were reviewed. Campagna moved to approve; Robb seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.

Treasurer's Report

ILA Balance 1/1/07 $ 1,393.51

Dues $ 815.00

Spring Meeting Receipts $ 6,855.00

Total Funds Available $ 9,063.51

Less expenses to date $ 4,201.65

ILA Balance $ 4,861.86

National account balance $154.00

Committee and Chapter ACRL Representative Reports

• Spring Conference 2008: Dellinger reported the following:
  • The committee received $500 grant from the ACRL Advocacy Grant which will help off-set costs of the conference.
  • A call for proposals will go out next week.
  • The committee would like to make a concerted effort to reach out to Iowa library support staff (members and non-members of ILA/ACRL) and Illinois libraries to encourage attendance at the conference.
• Directory: The committee has completed a mailing list of library directors for use by the Spring Conference Committee. There is an interest in posting the list of library directors on the ILA/ACRL website.
• Fall Program: Robb reported that all things were good to go. ILA Annual Planning Meeting is in November. Possible topics for the 2008 Fall Program include: Legal issues for libraries; Consortiums. Any other ideas need to be forwarded to Heinzman.
• Awards: Donham reported winners of the Scholarships. Winner of the Advocacy Award is the University of Dubuque. The Research Award will be announced at the Business Meeting.
• Membership: Gardner reported 182 members in ILA/ACRL. Gardner also indicated a need to provide a reminder that membership runs January - December. Cost for the booth at ILA is $100. Cost for internet access at the boot is $189.
• Electronic Communications: Gjerde reported that the new site is up and running. Members are able to create an account on the new website. Discussion was held on the language in the Operational Manual regarding "Government Relations Rep." and "ACRL Legislative Network Rep". Gardner moved to have Goodin and Gjerde work together to clarify the language relating to the duties and functions of this position; Campagna seconded. Motion was approved unanimously.
• Newsletter: Hess reported the deadline for the upcoming newsletter is October 29^th. The next newsletter will be out in November and will feature events at ILA. Future deadlines for the newsletter will be posted on the website.
• Nominating: Heinzman reported paper ballots will go out next week.
• ACRL Legislative Network Chapter Representative: Gjerde reported that emails are going out regarding the Legislative Advocate Program.
• ACRL Chapters Council Representative: Rachel Crowley is doing a presentation during the Fall Program.
  

Other Business

Funke opened discussion about the possibility for ILA/ACRL to create and sponsor a 1 day conference for academic library support staff for summer 2008. Funke offered the Des Moines Area Community College - Boone campus as a venue. No cost for the use of the facilities. Possible topics for the conference include: Leadership; Humor in the workplace; Dealing with difficult people. Presenters for the conference could come from within the membership of ILA/ACRL. Dellinger moved to ask the Mentoring Committee to establish a summer conference for academic library support staff; Heinzman seconded. The motion was approved unanimously.

ILA Planning Meeting is November 9, 2007 in Johnston, Iowa.

Next Board Meeting

December 7, 2007 St. Ambrose University 10:30am

Adjournment - 6:30pm