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Recorded by: Debbi MacLeod
NLS Staff Present:
Isabella de Machesa, Deputy Director
Richard Smith, Chief, Network Division
Steve Prine, Assistant Chief, Network Division
Michael Martys, Automation Officer
Vickie Collins, Head, Network Services Section
Meredith Beckhardt, Head, Reference Section
Jane Caulton, Head, Publications and Media Section
Pamela Davenport, Network Consultant
Network Chairs:
Sharon Ruda, Midlands Conference
Adam Szczepaniak, Northern Conference
Barbara Penegor, Southern Conference (for Craig Hayward)
Debbi MacLeod, Western Conference
NLS Updates:
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 questions and issues:
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 Question: 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.