Committees and Work Groups

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:

• Demonstrate the value of KYVL to stakeholders and the public
• Provide members a snapshot of usage
• Facilitate evaluation of KYVL resources

Revised 1.18.2019

• To evaluate and make recommendations concerning recent KYVL trials
• To develop a timeline and strategy for a comprehensive evaluation of KYVL core databases and begin the evaluation process once tasks are identified
• To work with KYVL to explore potential enhanced offerings
• To review and make recommendations concerning selection and presentation of usage statistics based on available vendor data

Revised 1.18.2019

The KYVL Collections work group is a large committee with three representatives from each of several constituency groups. The KYVL director serves ex officio. Other members are selected by the organizations they represent and serve staggered three-year terms that begin July 1.

Affirmed by LT 12.16.2016

Affirmed by LT 12.16.2016

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.

Affirmed by LT 12.16.2016