MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY BOARD

Minutes of the Meeting of December 5, 2002

Present: C. Andrews; N. Burckel; M. Fahey; M. Frenn; M. Havice; J. Kirk, recording; J. Krugler; W. Kos, Chair; C. Miller; J. Simms.

1. The Chair, Dr. William Kos, called the meeting to order in Memorial Library Dean's Conference Room at 2:00pm.
   
   
2. Revision of the Library Board Purpose & Function
   
   The Board reviewed the current draft of the Purpose and Function document and made some final revisions. The Board approved the revised document. The revised Library Board - Purpose and Function will be sent to the Provost for approval.
   
   During the discussion of the Board document, the idea of providing new Board members with an orientation was introduced. Board members agreed that this was an objective that should be pursued. Dr. Kos and Dr. Burckel will orient the new Board members who begin their term in 2003.
   
   
3. Security of Persons and Materials in Memorial Library
   
   Dr. Kos raised the issue of security in Memorial Library after the Raynor/Memorial Complex opens. Plans for security include “blue light phones” at the same location on each floor, as well as a video camera at the second floor entrance to Memorial. Public Safety had also suggested that individuals who enter Memorial Library should leave a photo ID at the Desk just inside the entrance. The Board discussed this option at some length. It was noted that most major security issues in Memorial Library were resolved in 1990 when “controlled access” was instituted. In 1990, all Marquette student, faculty or staff entering Memorial Library, were required to swipe their ID at a turnstile. Visitors were required to show a photo ID card and fill out a visitor form. The Board views the security planning based on the technical measures noted above to be sufficient. Burckel will survey other similar libraries for their security plans. The Board will revisit the Raynor/Memorial Security issue after the new Library has been open for a while.
   
   
4. Possible Future Agenda Items
   
   1. Review of progress on 2002 objectives
   2. Review of planned 2003 objectives
   3. Implementation of virtual reference services
   4. Anti-plagiarism license
   
   
5. The next Board meeting will be held in the Spring semester.
6. The next tour of Raynor Library will be held January 31 at 2pm. Contact the Dean’s Office to attend.

cc: Dr. Madeline Wake
      Members of the University Library Board
      Faculty Library Representatives