Commercial Products Commitee Meeting: March 12, 2024

CONFERENCE CALL

Members Attending: Chad Buckley (Illinois State University), Jessica Harris (University of Chicago), Michele Hunt (Northern Illinois University), Sarah Johnson (Eastern Illinois University), Ann Johnston (Olivet Nazarene University), Scott Thomson (Rush University)

CARLI Staff Attending: Nicole Ream-Sotomayor, Elizabeth Clarage, Denise Green, Marisa Tolbert

Members Absent: Marie Martino (Moraine Valley Community College), Thane Montaner (Prairie State College), Ashtin Trimble (Black Hawk College)

Announcements   

CARLI Updates

• The terms of three members - Jessica, Michele, and Sarah - are ending this summer. Each can volunteer to serve another term.
• CARLI hosted a ThirdIron/LibKey webinar. Turnout/interest was good. It would be brokered as a Software as a Service, which takes longer/requires an RFP.
• CARLI is still working on prep for FY25. Vendor pricing should be wrapped up soon, hopefully opening up to member libraries April 1st.
• Software as a Service cycle is open in the selection system now and closes in mid-March.
• The selection cycle is also open for WEST (shared print serials storage). Interested members must request pricing by May 10, and make the selection by May 17. A three-year commitment is required.
• CARLI selection system is approaching its end of life. CARLI staff is looking for alternate solutions.
• Elizabeth provided an update on the consortial ebook program.
• The Collection Management Committee is looking for panelists for two sessions at the end of May. Looking for 5-minute presentations about relevant projects. One session is on weeding, one is on shifting.
• CARLI is working with EBSCO to have a training event on the new EBSCO Experience Manager.
• Instruction Showcase on June 20 is extending its call for proposals
• The next Alma/Primo VE office hours will be on P2E clean-up.

Discussion

PRODUCT PROPOSALS

• World Archives: the committee discussed the proposal and will request additional information, including pricing and title lists.
• ASM International: the committee discussed the proposal and will request clarification on the pricing model.
• Mometrix: the committee previously recommended moving forward with Mometrix. Nicole provided a brief update of subsequent communication with vendor reps.

Annual Project

• CARLI will host the survey, in either Qualtrics or University's WebTools service.
• CARLI asks committee to provide feedback on both survey tools, to discuss at the April meeting

Decisions

• Minutes from the February 13 meeting were approved, with minor changes.

Tasks Assigned

• Nicole will send Qualtrics and WebTools survey to committee for testing and feedback.

Meeting Dates

• Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 9, 1 p.m. via Zoom
• Schedule of upcoming meetings:
  • Tuesday, May 14, 1 p.m. via Zoom
  • Tuesday, June 11, 1 p.m. via Zoom