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Minutes for March 19, 2014 Meeting

Present: Nina Scholtz, Thomas Mills, Tony Cosgrave, Kelee Pacion, Lance Heidig, Kaila Bussert, Mary Ochs, Martha Walker, Gaby Castro-Gessner, Amy Emerson (minutes)

Announcements:
PSEC Instruction has been invited to host a table or poster at the CD Week poster session, Monday, March 31, 1:30-2:25, for the purpose of recruiting new committee members. There will be two openings for members-at-large as of July 1. Nina will host a table at this event.
As a related matter, PSEC will be conducting a coordinated committee call this spring. Information about committee vacancies will be requested in early April.
PSEC Instruction will host a program on Tuesday, March 25, at 9:30am in Olin 703 entitled, "Instruction Discussion on the Draft Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education."
Ithaca College will host its annual EdTech Day on Thursday, March 27. This is a good opportunity to learn how to use technology in one's teaching. More information is available here:
http://www.ithaca.edu/edtechday/
Technology Sub-team Update:
Tony, Martha, and Chris met recently to review their options going forward. They are currently working on a literature review on technology in library instruction and are interested in potentially holding some focus groups/brown bags to bring people together, as well as possibly a hosting a reading discussion about a technology topic.
Regarding an inventory of classroom space - The team was reassured by all present that this information will be very valuable going forward for the purpose of demonstrating the need for more/better teaching space. The inventory will not only include classroom space, but also non-traditional space in which teaching occurs. Rather than focusing on floor plans, the team will consider the nature of the space - capacity of the room, kinds of furniture, kinds of technology, lecture style or other, etc.
The team will also solicit wish lists from each unit - one for space and one for technology. What is considered optimal for each unit will depend on what the unit already has at its disposal. Some units may require local customization. Ideally, these spaces should not be locked when not in use.
Kelee suggested obtaining portable teaching kits that can be used outside of traditional classrooms, and the idea was well received. More than one kit may be needed to accommodate the current volume of teaching.
Final Conclusion: An inventory is needed from the Technology Team that includes library space as well as information about what kind of/how much teaching is being done outside library space by June 1, so some PSEC representatives can meet with LEG at their June meeting regarding technology. Nina offered to assist the team if needed.
Team Leads' Meeting with Kornelia Tancheva:
The Team Leads met with Kornelia on Monday. They provided Kornelia with an introduction to current PSEC Instruction priorities and shared the Information Literacy Report with her. She was particularly interested in the group's work on technology and would like copies of the inventory and wish lists so that she can take them to the dean. She emphasized both hardware and software.
Kornelia is happy with everything that PSEC Instruction is doing. The new team structure is working well.
Assessment Sub-team Update:
Gaby reported that they are almost done with compiling classroom assessment techniques, but are still working on the timing of things, including how to prepare, when to use, etc. They are also incorporating learning outcomes. They will have them done by next week and are looking for volunteers to test them in the classroom. These are active learning exercises that incorporate assessment.
Lance added that they have begun brainstorming for the assessment workshop in May.
Future Programming:
Nina reported that she has spoken with Jaron in her capacity as Co-Chair of the Liaison Steering Committee and that Jaron suggested that PSEC Instruction become involved in some programming involving cultural competency as it pertains to teaching, reference, etc. Kornelia was also involved in the discussions. Nina opened the floor for discussion on this topic. Kaila noted that knowing what others on campus do for international students would be very helpful. Nina added that Jaron suggested the possibility that a professor of Communications who is studying social media in different cultures might be able to assist by providing a presentation on her research. Lance raised the question of whether we want to treat the students differently. Thomas suggested that there may be ways to make ourselves more aware - ex: not using jargon in the classroom, speaking slower, etc. Mary suggested having someone from the international office come to us about how to work with the students. Amy noted that the Access Services Committee is planning to do a forum on this topic. Nina added that Kornelia felt that reaching out to ISSO would be a good first step. Lance suggested considering reaching out to domestic students who are preparing to study abroad. Martha noted that we may want to consider our use of language: global v. international.
Assessment Expo:
The planning group met on Monday. They are looking at having a 3 part structure: 1) opening session, 2) librarian short talks & 3) a workshop given by the assessment sub-team. The group has divided into two smaller groups: one to look at the opening session, including whether to have a keynote speaker or an orientation for new attendees, etc. (Kaila, Thomas, & Megan Sitar) and the other to work on getting invitations out to other schools and to send out a "save the date" notice (Nina, Mary, Lance, and Gaby).
Mary identified several logistical concerns to be addressed - Do we provide lunch for everyone? Do we make hotel arrangements? Do we require RSVPs? There is a lot to be decided.
All are welcome to help with the planning for the Assessment Expo. The next planning meeting in April 7 at 10 a.m. in Olin Library 703.

Minutes for February 19, 2014 Meeting

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