July 21, 2002:
Annual Assembly • April 26, 2002:
Annual
Conference
Minutes of the July 21, 2002 Special Libraries Division
Business Meeting at the TLA Annual
Assembly
The meeting took place on Sunday, July 21, 2002 at the
Austin Hyatt Regency Hotel. Chairperson Constance Matheny presided over
the meeting that began at 1:30 p.m. The others SLD officers in attendance
included Councilor Ron Pollock and Secretary Marsha Goss. Members present
included Jill Zimmerman, Elaine Sanchez, and Helena VonVille.Elaine Sanchez is the
Vice-Chairperson from the Texas Regional Group of Cataloger’s &
Classifiers.
Connie called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. There
was a welcome and introduction of all present.The 2002 Annual Conference SLD
Business Meeting minutes were read silently and approved by all
present.
Helena VonVille spoke about a 2003 TLA Conference
program that she is planning on conducting at the University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. Helena was
looking for sponsors. The sponsorship would be in name only as she will
use grant money for this event.Helena spoke about how this program was of particular relevance to
the special librarians.
Connie talked about the upcoming Internet Protocol
Television program featuring Mike Gudell from the Comptroller’s Office.
This program will have $350 of its expenses paid by the Automation &
Technology Round Table. Mike Gudell will not receive an honorarium. SLD
will pay his room and board plus the AV expenses.
Elaine Sanchez spoke about the cataloging program that
she was putting together which includes a representative from the UT and
UNT Library Schools, an academic cataloging administrator from Rice, a
public library, and a special library. Connie Matheny will be the speaker
from a special library. The only expenses will be for AV equipment. SLD
and TRGCC will be splitting this cost.
Connie and Elaine also discussed the booth SLD and
TRGCC were planning on sponsoring again. They talked about the great
response members had to the 2002 Conference
booth.
Connie gave the treasurer’s report. The division is in
good financial help. The expenses of the 2003 conference are expected to
be relatively low. Connie is going to try to get some new outside funding
from Luby’s Cafeterias. She has already cleared this idea with Pat
Smith.
Ron Pollock gave the Councilor’s report.The first Councilor’s meeting
talked about the results of the election that approved the dues increase.
The second Councilor’s meetingpassed the public
library standards and some budget items.
Connie Matheny and Marsha Goss plan on talking about a
networking event for the 2003 Conference at a Houston restaurant.
Ron Pollock will try to recruit a library science
student to help create a web page for the Special Libraries
Division.
Jill Zimmerman gave a report about the activities of
the Executive Board.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.
Minutes of the April 26, 2002 Special Libraries
Division
Business Meeting at
the TLA Annual Conference
The presiding Chairperson, Allison Beechwood, called
the meeting to order. Allison Beechwood introduced the officers at the
meeting, and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Allison Beechwood
then called for a motion to approve the minutes. Constance Matheny
presented the motion for approval, and Ronald Pollock seconded the
motion.
Ronald Pollock, the Councilor for the Special Libraries
Division than gave a report on the different Propositions voted on by the
TLA body.
Constance Matheny gave a report on our booth at the
convention, which we shared with the Catalogers and Classifiers Round
Table. She also spoke about the previous day’s program on Texas School
Performance Standards and School Libraries.
The idea of having a booth at TLA again next year with
the Catalogers and Classifiers round table was discussed.A motion was made by Allison
Beechwood to have the booth next year.Sue Webb seconded the
motion.
Allison Beechwood then asked for new business.The new officers were elected for
2002.Constance Matheny is
Chairperson.Rita Phelps was
nominated to be Vice-Chairperson/Chair Elect.Allison Beechwood seconded the
motion.Ronald D. Pollock is
the Councilor, Carolyn K. Ottoson is the Councilor Alternate, and Marsha
Goss is the Secretary/Treasurer.
Allison Beechwood asked for members to start to
think of programming ideas for next year.The meeting closed with a motion
by Ronald Pollock, which was seconded by Sue Webb.
Submitted by Rita W. Phelps,
Vice Chairperson
July 8, 2002