Collection Development Committee
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The Collection Development Committee periodically reviews and updates the University/College Library (UCL) Collection Development Policy. Minor updates to the policy are made as needed; the last major update was made in February 2013 and was approved by the UCL’s Governance/Policy Advisory Committee (GPAC). The committee advises the Collection Development Librarian (CDL) and members of library administration on collection development policies and procedures. It makes selection decisions on materials or resources costing more than $500. The committee approves changes in standing orders proposed by the CDL and approves all annual resource subscriptions. It works with vendors to provide training for new products and services and schedules internal training. The committee also supports the Outreach Committee in any external training they may want to do.
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Outreach Committee
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The Outreach Committee promotes the awareness of services, resources, and activities of the Broward College Libraries. The committee develops and implements a consistent marketing plan to increase the promotion and visibility of library services, collections, resources; facilitates the planning of Library academic events; seeks input from the Broward College and Florida Atlantic University communities in order to respond to their needs; coordinates external trainings and workshops for faculty, students, and staff; and creates sub-committees to collaborate on special college-related projects.
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Technology Committee
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The Technology Committee advises library administration on trends and potential new products or services. The committee performs assessments of current technology. It provides planning and support for hardware technology at the University/College Library (UCL) and software technology for all Broward College Libraries. The committee establishes and maintains project priorities and coordinates test and pilot programs of new products and services that are technology-based. It deploys new technologies by providing training and documentation.
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University/College Library Building 17 Safety Committee
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The Safety Committee ensures the safety of our building tenants and guests by making all tenants/employees aware of our Occupant Emergency Action Plan (OEAP) so they know our procedures in the event of an emergency. The committee appoints each committee member to specific roles during an emergency and communicates information to our tenants, guests and other appropriate parties as needed.
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Building Emergency Coordinator (BEC) and Alternate
Building Leadership Team (not already listed in other categories)
Floor Wardens
Campus Safety & Emergency Management (Honorary Members)
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Library Assessment Committee
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The Library Assessment Committee advises the Library Administration and the Assessment Librarian on the prioritizing, planning, and implementation of assessment activities. Members assist the Assessment Librarian in identifying assessment opportunities, designing assessment tools, promoting assessment activities, selecting accountability call goals and fostering a culture of assessment within the library. The committee shares in accountability for the success of the assessment program and evaluates its effectiveness in supporting the library’s mission and strategic directions. The Library Assessment Committee may form specialized subcommittees to review and develop recommendations concerning specific aspects of the committee’s charge.
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