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System-wide Technology Initiatives Management Committee
| Farid, Farrukh |
IT Manager, Information Technology |
San Jose |
| Jeffery, Keven |
Digital Technologies Librarian |
San Diego State University |
| McDonald, Peter (Vice Chair) |
Dean of Library Services |
Fresno |
| Miller, Michael D.
(Chair) |
Dean of Library Services |
California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo |
| Pollard, Marvin (Chancellor’s Office rep.) |
UIAS Project Manager |
CSU, Office of the Chancellor |
| Newell, Patrick |
Electronic Resources |
Fresno |
| Rodriquez, Carlos |
Director, Library Information Service |
Sacramento |
| Shellhase, Jeremy |
Systems Librarian |
Humboldt |
| Thomas, Raye Lynn |
Access Services Coordinator |
Sonoma |
| Walker, David (CO Ex Officio) |
Library Web Services Manager |
CSU, Office of the Chancellor |
| Wrenn, George |
Senior Assistant Librarian |
Humboldt State University |
| Yu, Holly |
User Services/Webmaster |
Los Angeles |
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Charge:
The STIM Committee is charged to prioritize, develop, implement, monitor,
and evaluate technology related library initiatives proposed and approved by
COLD. The Committee is also charged to advise COLD on matters of information
technology and provide oversight and advice for the work of staff in the
Chancellor’s Office in carrying out technology initiatives approved by
COLD. Initiatives may include current projects, such as those related to the
UIAS, as well as others that may be undertaken to implement computer-driven
technologies in libraries system wide. The Committee is further charged to
develop and implement system-wide policies related to any such initiatives
and projects. All recommendations, initiatives and policies developed by the
STIM Committee shall be presented to COLD for approval.
Responsibilities:
- Survey and analyze the needs of CSU libraries
regarding existing and desired information technologies, and the
capacity of campus libraries for successful implementation.
- Analyze the effectiveness of various products for
delivery of information services to CSU library users based on vendor
presentations, Committee reviews, vendor responses, and systemwide
trials.
- Develop benchmark criteria for decision making in the
selection and implementation of information technologies system wide.
- Regularly disseminate Committee activities,
information-gathering methods and recommendations to COLD and CSU
libraries faculty and staff.
- Coordinate activities with other COLD and CSU working
groups and committees involves with information technology and
services.
- Strive to provide the CSU library community with a
workable and practical "market basket of good choices and
opportunities."
Scope of Activities:
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Identify ventures that will yield the
greatest return on investment for the CSU and its campus libraries.
- Review and compare the relative costs of the
various services currently available in the marketplace, as well as
options that are technologically feasible but currently not commercially
available.
- Develop RFIs and RFPs as needed.
- Promote programs and initiatives that fit
within the existing CSU environment and build on the strengths of CSU
libraries.
- Sponsor working conferences that will
provide an opportunity for CSU and possibly other universities to engage
in practical brainstorming with information technology providers.
- Develop projects that will contribute to the
long-term future envisioned for libraries in general and CSU libraries
in particular.
Organizational Structure:
The STIM Committee will be composed of the following members,
- Two library deans/directors appointed by
COLD who serve as chair and vice chair/chair-elect.
- Six librarians nominated by members of COLD
and selected from among the CSU campus libraries in a manner that will
guarantee equal representation of large and small campuses, north and
south. Members should also represent, to the extent possible, the full
range of library functions and services.
- One member of the EAR Committee.
- One manager of a campus library automated
system.
- Project Manager, Systemwide Library
Initiatives, ex officio.
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