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<DIV>Information about TexShare affiliate memebership - I thought you all should be informed...</DIV>
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<DIV>From the July 27, 2009 minutes:</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">9<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">TexShare Rulemaking Discussion:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Coby Condrey facilitated a discussion among board members, strategic partners, working group chairs, and others attending the meeting.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: .5in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>The group brainstormed a list of library types that may be candidates for expansion. Using this as a basis, the group addressed the question of basic principles that should guide the process of TexShare expansion. The advisory board reached consensus that:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face=Arial size=3>A.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>In order to be a TexShare member, a library should<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 81pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 81.0pt"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>Be credentialed, accredited, or able to show evidence that it has adequate resources to be a contributing member of the consortium<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 81pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 81.0pt"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>Be part of a defined group of libraries that have common interests<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 81pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 81.0pt"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>Have successfully completed a "provisional" period <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 81pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 81.0pt"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>Bring an adequate, sustainable source of funding <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 81pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 81.0pt"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>Participate in more than just the database program<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 81pt; TEXT-INDENT: -9pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 81.0pt"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>Through its participation, enhance services to consortium members<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face=Arial size=3>B.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>An affiliated member should pay its own way, including administrative costs. TexSelect-type services could be more open to affiliate members than core database services.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face=Arial size=3>C.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>The TexShare Advisory Board organization and composition should be defined broadly, using the language of the statute.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT face=Arial size=3>D.</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>The process for attaining TexShare membership should include an application process with screening by TSLAC staff and representatives of the current membership.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: .5in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><o:p><FONT face=Arial size=3> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: .5in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial>There was a great deal of discussion revolving around the issue of potential for-profit libraries being added to the consortium membership. The group especially expressed a great deal of concern about the potential impact to the costs of database subscriptions. TSLAC staff was asked to research how other consortia address inclusion of for-profit libraries and report back at the next advisory board meeting. </FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoBodyTextIndent style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; tab-stops: .5in"><SPAN style="LAYOUT-GRID-MODE: line"><FONT size=3><FONT face=Arial><o:p>David Schuster<BR>Library Technology Coordinator<BR>Plano ISD<BR>p - 469-752-8850<BR>f - 469-752-8858<BR>e - <A href="mailto:david.schuster@pisd.edu">david.schuster@pisd.edu</A><BR>"Information's great, but it's not learning." <BR> --Tom March, "Working the Web for Education",<BR>*CUE Newsletter*, Nov./Dec. 1997.<BR></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>