1. Welcome and Introduction of New Librarians: Sarah Thomas
   
   • Meryl Brodsky has returned to Cornell University Library as Public Services Librarian at Mann Library.
   • Jean Callihan has taken the position of Reference Librarian at the Law Library.
   • Charles Finger is the new Collection Development & Reference Librarian at the Law Library.
   • Virginia Cole is the new Reference & Digital Services Librarian is the Reference Services division of O/K/U.
   • Nancy McGovern has joined the Preservation & Conservation Department as Coordinator of Digital Imaging and Preservation Research.
   • Ira Revels is the 2001/2003 Library Fellow and is currently at Mann Library.
     

   • Notable Achievements:
     
     • Lenore Coral has been named an honorary member of the International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centers. This is the highest honor the association affords. Lenore has also been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Musicological Society.
     • Angela Horne has been elected President-Elect of the Upstate New York Chapter of the Special Libraries Association effective in June 2001. In June of 2002 she will assume the position of President.
     • Mary Ochs has received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship.
       

2. Introduction of members of the Steering Committee and standing committees: Sarah Thomas
   
   • Academic Assembly Steering Committee
     David Block
     Barb Morley
     Pat Viele, Secretary
     Tom Turner *
     Deb Lamb-Deans*
     

   • Professional Development Committee
     Michael Cook
     Angela Horne *
     Mihoko Hosoi
     Lee LaFleur *
     Patrizia Sione *
     Sarah Young *
     

   • Academic Personnel Policy Committee
     Bob Kibbee
     Constance Finlay*
     Joy Paulson
     Jean Poland *
     Howard Raskin
     

   • Economic Status of Librarians Committee
     Adam Chandler
     Phil Davis *
     Brandy Kreisler *
     Leah Solla *
     Casey Westerman
     

   * Continuing Members
   

   As a member of the Review Board for the Association of Research Libraries digital library survey, Sarah was pleased to hear very complimentary comments about Cornell's efforts.
   

   The Academic Assembly Steering committee will be meeting with Sarah on a quarterly basis. Sarah uses the AASC as a sounding board for ideas for programs.
   

3. Introduction Program Proposal form to propose speakers and/or programs, which will benefit the Cornell Library community: Deb Lamb-Deans

   Deb Lamb-Deans encouraged the submission of program ideas using the on-line form: http://www.library.cornell.edu/staffweb/AcadAssem/AAprogprop.html
   

4. Procedure 44 presentation and voting: Susan Markowitz
   

   Elaine Engst moved that the amended working of procedure 44 be accepted. Don Schnedeker seconded the motion. Paid leave for research or professional development for library academic staff is available. Library staff is encouraged to seek outside funding for leave of this nature. In the past benefits have been negotiated on a case-by-case basis. The Fulbright Fellowship program is covered. The changes in wording were approved.
   

   Cornell Academic Paid Parental Leave Policy allows 12 weeks for the primary caregiver. Family Medical Leave deals with un-paid leave time to care for aging parents.
   

5. Overview of the campus wireless plans: Oliver Habicht
   

   Using the backs of computer punch cards for his notes, Oliver Habicht gave a "show and tell" of the equipment needed to make wireless communications possible in the CU Library. All units now have wireless capabilities. Red Rover is the system now used, replacing NOMAD. An anonymous donor has funded the installations of new equipment and the use charges for one year. Phase I, a quick and dirty installation has been completed. Of 120 access points available, the library has 70. During Phase II, access points will be added or moved to different locations. People who are registered at the Johnson School will be able to use Red Rover as well JGSM's own wireless system. Law and ILR also have their own wireless systems.
   
   For more information go to CIT's Red Rover page: http://www.cit.cornell.edu/redrover/
   

   Sarah mentioned that the anonymous donor paid for 35 wireless, but stationary, workstations in Uris and Olin libraries.
   

6. Academic Assembly highlights for 2000-2001: Barb Morley

   Barb Morley reviewed plans for other programs:
   

   • October 4: Oya Rieger will speak about distributed learning.
   • November 8: EnCompass Team will give an up-date.
   • Beginning this year, we will invite a member of LMT to present a topic for Academic Assembly. Claire Germain has agreed to inaugurate this program for us on December 6th.
   • President Rawlings will speak with us later in the year.
   • Pat Viele has proposed a program featuring representatives of various "library schools" speaking on education of future librarians.
   • We look forward to a program sponsored by the Committee on Professional Development, and Sarah Thomas will give a "state of the library address".

Respectfully submitted,
Pat Viele, Secretary

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