Discovery Layer:
Our Task Force recommended Summon for our joint discovery layer. Task Force members joined our call to answer questions and consider next steps. Key items seem to be resolution of how to integrate OhioLINK search button, development of a Memorandum of Understanding (with deliverable deadlines), review of the contract/license, and finalizing pricing. We will also talk with Daniel Gottlieb (U. of Cinn.) to see where they are in their process.
Staff Development Update:
The first Gadget Day at Denison went off very well and the committee is looking forward to the next at Oberlin on Oct. 28.
Technical Infrastructure Update:
- Metadata workshop will be on Nov. 1 at OWU.
- The committee recommends software/hardware purchases below $1,000 be reviewed by TIC and anything higher by the Steering Committee. Start all requests with Catalina and she will shepard requests through the appropriate channels.
- Applications for the Interface Specialist position are coming in slowly; the committee will review them on Nov. 8.
Campus updates:
- Wooster – Has received permission to post their ½ time digital services position. Theatre Dept. appears interested in a costume database, which would complement Denison’s project.
- Denison – Has received a new humanities proposal to revive a Classics journal. They will be sending out a second call for proposals soon.
- OWU – Held kick-off event last week with good faculty turn out. Dec. 1 will be the cut off for their next round of grant applications.
- Kenyon – Their campus committee has met again and will soon issue a second call for proposals.
- Oberlin – Currently focused on preparations for second Gadget Day workshop.
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