To advise KYVL in evaluating and selecting for consortial purchase core databases that balance the needs of membership within the parameters of sustainable funding and enhanced offerings that add value for specific member constituencies; and
To advise KYVL regarding the reporting of usage statistics to:
Revised 1.18.2019
Revised May 2021
Revised 1.18.2019
The KYVL Collections work group is a large committee with three representatives from each of several constituency groups. The KYVL executive director serves ex officio. Other members are selected by the organizations they represent and serve staggered three-year terms that begin July 1.
Collections has two officers - a chair and a recorder. The chair is named by Leadership Team to a term beginning July 1. A multi-year commitment may be requested. The recorder is named by the chair.
| Group | No. of reps | Selecting body | Membership requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIKCU | 3 | AIKCU Library Directors | |
| K12 | 4 | KASL Executive Board (3) District appointment (1) |
District position alternates between JCPS and Fayette County Schools |
| KCTCS | 3 | KCTCS Library Directors | |
| KDLA | 1 | State librarian & commissioner | |
| KYVL | 1 | ex officio | Executive director, non-voting |
| KYVL Leadership Team | 1 | KYVL Leadership Team | LT liaison is non-voting; May be a voting member in another role |
| Public libraries | 3 | KPLA Executive Board | |
| SAALCK | 3 | SAALCK Library Directors | One rep position alternates between UK and U of L 2 reps represent the 6 regionals |
| Other - nonaffiliated academic & special libraries | 3 | Respective deans and directors | Nonaffiliated academics - 1 rep Special libraries - 1 rep At-large (from either group) - 1 rep |
Affirmed by LT 12.16.2016