Resource Sharing Advisory Committee

Purpose

The Resource Sharing Advisory Committee serves as advisors to the Board of Trustees and staff on matters of Resource Sharing in the South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC) region. The Advisory Committee monitors and evaluates the resource sharing activities of SCRLC. It generates creative initiatives and investigates global issues, innovations and trends that impact resource sharing. It develops educational and networking opportunities; suggests and plans Council projects; and identifies resources that are available for sharing.

Role

Recommends policies and initiatives to the Board of Trustees for regional resource sharing.
Investigates global issues, innovations, best practices, and trends in resource sharing.
Provides leadership to the membership for best practices and innovation in resource sharing.
Reviews short- and long-term goals for the regional resource sharing program.
Plans resource sharing-related staff training, educational and networking opportunities.
Establishes subcommittees or task groups as necessary.
Identifies resources that are available for sharing. e.g. collaboration in the area of e-resources, staff, or services such as the Bibliographic & Referral Center (BARC).

2024-2025 Activities

Plan at least one Resource Sharing Users Group Meeting
Include at least one program (possibly part of a broader meeting/conference) on DEIJA
topics for the resource sharing community
Offer recommendations for the Resource Sharing LibGuide and other Resource Sharing
areas of the SCRLC Website
Include OCLC and alternative platforms in the Resource Sharing LibGuide
Facilitate training and connectedness for access services librarians