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Regional Chair Meeting
June 18, 2014 - 2:30 p.m EDT, 1:30 CDT, 12:30 MDT, 11:30 PDT.
NLS staff present: Steve Prine, Vickie Collins, Pam Davenport, Michael Martys, Isabella de Machesa, Richard Smith, Meredith Beckhardt, Jane Caulton
Chairs: Sharon Ruda (Midlands), Adam Szczepaniak (Northern), Barbara Penegor in for Craig Hayward (Southern), Debbi MacLeod (Western)
Recorded by: Debbi MacLeod
From NLS:
TBT change generated more comments so working on how to proceed. Going back to categories is not the answer at this time.
Had a problem on the Survey Monkey data collection for the magazine survey. Calling libraries directly to get the data sent directly to her. Wants the results to really reflect what was originally sent.
Conference chairs question and issues:
No questions from the Midlands, South & West
North. Question: Are there now plans in place for distribution of the blank cartridges?
NLS answer: No, quantity to purchase will depend on amount of $ left at year end.
North. Question: Recycling cassette books – anything new?
NLS answer: There is nothing new and shouldn’t be doing any recycling. July for new contract
South follow-up: Recycling batteries – new operations alert
NLS answer:
North. Question: Beta testing for the Android app?
NLS answer: They are finalizing the list of beta testers. Version will not have the braille capabilities in it. Gearing up for the next beta test on the iOS app refresh.
North. Question: Is there a way to tell how many titles in BARD are not distributed in cartridges?
NLS answer: To get the answer send Mike Martys the question and he can get the information from the 3 computers that have it.
Chairs suggested that the information be put out in either an operations alert or on LBPH. Information is good to justify purchase cartridges.
Reminder: NLS phone forum June 25th.