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May 10, 2000

AdminUsers Group

Minutes of 10/4/00
Present: Maggie Bartley, Jonah Jenkins, Nora Murphy, Megan Sniffin-Marinoff

The group reviewed the overview of the Archives presented by Megan and Nora
at its meeting of 12 July.

The group then discussed past discussions within the groups and with Sheila
Britt about what types of issues it should tackle given the diverse nature
of and lack of a common start date for the target group. In the course of
discussion, 5 areas emerged as priorities for further discussion and
possible action.

1. Specific orientation/general/specific libraries
What are the needs of administrative users? How do the Libraries provide
information currently? What level of instruction do they need? Should
there be a tour and/or on-line instruction? Efforts would need to be made
throughout the year to specifically targeted subgroups. Faculty assistants
and administrative assistants were mentioned as priority groups in need of
training.

2. Packets for new employees
Maybe there should be packets, or more information in existing packets? We
could work with Ruth Seidman to determine what could be done. What
information do people need to know about the Libraries?

3. Issues with the Bursar

4. General outreach - where are we posted/noted/etc.

5. Staff survey
An internal survey of public service staff in the Libraries could give focus
and support to any projects. Such a survey might turn up issues that can be
followed up on in the future. Ask public service staff what people need
institution-wide.

Jonah agreed to be the admin-user group web person, and Maggie is willing to
serve as the backup.
Megan will bring our questions to Ginny Steel and bring her feedback back to
the group at our next meeting on Monday, 6 November, 1:30-2:30 PM, in the
Institute Archives.

Respectfully submitted,
Nora Murphy