(Because we’re amazing we couldn’t find these for ages, so they’ve only now gotten approved.)
ALA @ UBC Student Chapter Meeting
[PhD Lounge] Room, 11:30am
March 5, 2014
Attendees: Anna Ferri, Carolyn Heine, Matthew Murray, Mark Christensen, Hedda Monaghan, Chelsea Shriver, Matthew Root, Sadie Tucker, Lauren Washok, Krista Paham, and Monica
1. UW ALA Student Chapter Exchange
a. Looking for a time when they can come to visit Vancouver
b. April might be OK. They just had elections so they are a bit disorganized at the moment
c. Matthew is in communication with their group
2. Freedom to Read Week Recap
a. ALA student feedback: overall, it went well
b. SLAIS student feedback: the panel was really good
c. Possible change for next year’s event: read a section, then open up for group discussion
3. T-Shirt Design Contest
a. Doodle Poll top 3 results: tote bag, t-shirt, mug
b. New Doodle Poll: pick one of the above
4. Publishing Panel
a. March 25, 12pm-1:30pm in the Lilloet Room
b. Panelist Update
i. Ellen George put out a call for panelists on the UBC library listserv
ii. Anna will ask Heather O’Brien for contact information for ProQuest and EBSCO reps
iii. Alison Curtis from Langara has been emailed
iv. Chelsea S. is in contact with Morgan Gariepy for a possible panelist
v. No one confirmed at the moment. We will wait a few days to see if someone responds then alter our strategy as needed
c. Event Logistics
i. Gift: iTunes gift cards (Chelsea S. will obtain these)
ii. Parking Pass (Anna)
iii. Food: hummus, veggies, bread, etc. (Sadie will make a Costco Run if possible)
iv. Advertising: PPT Slide (Sadie); Posters (Monica)
v. Room Booking Update: need to include food in the booking request (Carolyn will update)
5. An Event for May?
a. ALA annual interest event
b. Will send out feelers after term ends to see if there is any interest in a meetup for those attending ALA in June
6. Next Meeting
a. This is the last official ALA meeting until September
b. Elections?
i. Secretary
1. Carolyn is graduating during the summer
2. Sadie will take over all secretarial duties with the option of holding elections for a second secretary
ii. Co-president
1. Anna will possibly be stepping down this fall
2. Elections would take place in September if needed