2015+Term+4+Minutes


 * ====Welcome Jenny Cocks – great to see a representative from Eden P/S====
 * ====E-books & Oliver – Oliver going well at all schools. E-book packages deemed too expensive and lack of choice on package titles====
 * ====John has set up an account with Wheelers (a NZ co.) which has e-books compatible with Oliver (just be aware of cataloguing & barcoding during set-up to avoid problems). They are generally cheaper than OverDrive.====
 * ====Adobe Connect Session – Bec was at this session where they recommended selective titles rather than e-book packages and to check borrowing multiple copies rules – limit & duration etc.====
 * ====BYO devices – SCAC was considering BYO devices but decided against it - too expensive for the school. Gaye mentioned Lumen students had to supply their own. It was agreed there are positives & negatives for BYO policies but all agreed they can be difficult to manage & increased screen time problematic – posture, eyesight etc.====
 * ====Ipads – discussion regarding the storage & damage to ipads, also budgeting for repairs. BVPS have had no problems in this regard.====
 * ====Libraries for Future Learners Conference – Karen attended, still confused regarding e-books as there had been a steady decline in e-book sales since peaking in 2011 and there is evidence student comprehensive an issue.====
 * ====Stocktaking–Some confusion whether DEC schools had to perform a stocktake this year due to Oliver implementation. Gaye said the process was relatively easy where you set up a name for the stocktake i.e. 2015 stocktake and followed the prompts. There is no need to define parameters and you are allowed a 5% loss rate. Gaye offered assistance if anybody needed it – thanks Gaye! **Merryl has since confirmed by email that a stocktake is not required for DEC schools this year – yipee!** ** J **====
 * ====Bec mentioned that computer use in the library was an issue with the same students using the computers before school and at lunch. Other TLs talked about solutions to this including closing the library, class or year rosters created to avoid this problem.====
 * ====Leonie asked whether anybody had thought about shelving by genre rather than Dewey as some libraries are now being re-configured this way – only with Fiction – i.e. fantasy, adventure, horse books etc being shelves together. This sent a shudder through the meeting and it was unanimously agreed that it was much, much easier to shelve and locate books by alpha/Dewey rather than by genre.====
 * ====The MPS TL position is currently being advertised 4 days a week permanent but successful candidate must complete the Graduate Certificate of TLship within 2 years at own cost. Bec mentioned the Bega Valley TL position is also going to be advertised shortly.====
 * ====Anne Moore - Anne would like to be kept in the loop regarding our meetings and discussions and hopefully may be able to attend our meetings again next year – it would be great to see you Anne!====
 * ====Bruce Pascoe (local Aboriginal author) had visited Pambula and was visiting Lumen & Eden the following Tuesday. There was a spot available on the Thursday if any school was interested. Bec was going to follow-up. Agreed that author visits are few & far between.====
 * ====A local G&T Koorie student had recently written a picture book which was is to be published – Gaye will keep us informed as to the details.====
 * ====Borrowing limits – discussion regarding borrowing limits & loss rate. Some schools quite strict with their limits & some schools too generous. PPS new students now limited to one book until a good borrowing record has been established as too many resources not returning. Great ideas came forward to review exist limits.====
 * ====Gabbie Stroud’s recent resignation from St Pat’s and her articles and radio interview were discussed. All agreed with her comments and admired her strong stance in this regard. We wish Gabbie all the best!====