Minutes of the NPLN Board of Directors Meeting
University of Scranton Library
March 2, 2000

Members Present:
Cathy Schappert, NLPN Director, Marywood University; Narda Tafuri, NPLN President, University of Scranton; Michelle Sitko, Marywood University; Mia Bassham, Luzerne County Community College; JoAnn Babish, Moses Taylor Hospital; Sister Mary Sharon Gallagher, College Misericordia, Linda Sturgeon, Osterhout; Diane Suffren, Osterhout; Brian Sacolic, Wilkes University; Mary Jane Donnelly, King's College; Tom Ruddy, King's College; Jack Finnerty, Scranton Public; Sister Elizabeth Brandreth, Mercy Hospital; Rosemarie Taylor, Wyoming Valley Health Care System; Terry Mech, King's College; Jon Lindgren, Wilkes University; Betsey Moylan, University of Scranton; Charles Kratz, University of Scranton.
The meeting was called to order by Narda Tafuri, NPLN President at 10:00 a.m.

Minutes:
The minutes of the Board of Directors meeting of February 5, 1999 were approved as read upon a motion by Mr. Lindgren and seconded by Mr. Mech. Narda announced the new name voted to replace NEPBC was "Northeastern Pennsylvania Library Network (NPLN)"

Financial Report:
Cathy Schappert, NPLN Director, presented the financial report that showed a balance of $19,774.99. A motion was made by Jack Finnerty and seconded by Diane Suffren to accept the report. The motion passed unanimously.

WebZ Sub-Committee:
Members of the WebZ sub-committee are Cathy Schappert, Narda Tafuri, Judith Tierney, Bonnie Oldham, Scott Thomas, Linda Sturgeon, Betsey Moylan, and Marie Crispino. The first meeting was on January 19, 2000. Sites that already have virtual union catalogs were reviewed. It was agreed that the best site was SENYLRC which can be found at: http://www.SENYLRC.org:8202. Another good site is SCRLC: http://www.empirecat.net:100084. Keith Allen of OCLC was asked for a list of contact suggestions. He suggested we contact Leslie at SCRLC.
Diane Murray of Lavelle, Miller and Murray has agreed to work on a new logo but wanted to wait until a new name had been decided. She will also work on press releases for us and a bookmark is under consideration that would contain information about NPLN and the virtual catalog to be distributed at our respective libraries.

Committee Reports:

Continuing Education:
Mary Jane Donnelly reported for the committee. Projects for 1999 included Searching the Web, a program presented by Mary Garm and "Copyright, the Internet and Libraries" in December. The planned workshop for spring is scheduled for June 2nd. Plans are not firm as yet. The next committee meeting is scheduled for March 15th.

ILL Committee:
Brian Sacolic reported for the committee. A grant was approved and funding is expected in April for new ARIEL scanning software for King's College, Wilkes University and College Misericordia.

New Business:
It was decided that a sub-committee should be set up to review and make changes to the current set of by-laws. Betsey Moylan and Michelle Sitko agreed to serve and it was recommended that David Schappert chair the committee. We would need to apply for tax exempt status as a corporation because the state of Pennsylvania would not recognize NPLN as a legal entity otherwise. Terry Mech is working with an attorney regarding the incorporation. He will also consult with an accountant.
If we are to think in terms of consortium purchasing of databases, we need to look at commonly shared databases. It was suggested that the new Automation Technology Chair, Mary Kovalcin, contact different libraries to poll what databases are shared in common, a list of wants, and to which format each library currently subscribes. It was also suggested that an Electronic Resources Committee be formed and look into combining with another group such as PALCI to acquire more buying power.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15.