GOAL
FLO will invite participation from all member libraries in an advocacy committee to highlight the work of libraries by amplifying their needs, challenges, and success and to lobby for change and support from institutional, state, and federal leaders. This supports the strategic values of Social Justice and Advocacy.
OUTCOMES
The committee will develop an advocacy charge.
The committee will prepare an agenda for Board approval and prioritize areas for action.
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
This group will be an established FLO committee
The committee will develop an advocacy plan outline.
COMMITTEE/WORKING GROUP
Hee Jung Lee (MFA) - Liaison to the Planning Committee
Matt Bejune (Worcester State)
Lena Kilburn (Simmons)
Hannah Gershone (Simmons)
SUMMARY REPORT
GOAL
FLO will complete an accessibility audit of the FLO website using WCAG guidelines to improve access for all users. This supports the strategic values of Social Justice, Sustainability, Community.
OUTCOMES
The working group will be able to apply the WCAG guidelines to audit the website for compliance.
The working group will implement changes to improve accessibility of the website.
The working group will create local best practices for managing content on the website
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
Updates to the website are complete.
Best practices for web based content are documented and shared.
COMMITTEE/WORKING GROUP
IDEA Committee
Heather Edmonds (NECO) - Liaison to the Planning Committee
SUMMARY REPORT
GOAL
FLO will examine options for growing membership at the full and affiliate categories to determine capacity and value for the organization. This supports the strategic values of Social Justice, Sustainability, Community
OUTCOMES
The working group will determine an optimal size for each membership category and benefits to FLO in resources and budget.
The working group will develop options for recruiting and retaining institutions for full membership status.
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
FLO will have a framework and guiding principles with which to direct and manage its membership growth.
COMMITTEE/WORKING GROUP
Vivienne Piroli (Simmons) - Liaison to the Planning Committee
Karen Storin Linitz (Emmanuel)
Rich Kaplan (MCPHS)
Constance Vrattos (Lesley)
SUMMARY REPORT
GOAL
The FLO E-Selectors Group will review shared purchases processes to determine best practices for achieving fair contracts from vendors, inclusive opportunities for member libraries, and sustainability for subscriptions. This supports the strategic values of Sustainability and Community.
OUTCOMES
The group will examine current practices and identify areas for improvements to efficiency, ease of participation and cancellations.
The group will review risk/reward of subscriptions models (multi-year vs single, numbers of participants etc).
The group will review contract negotiation processes and develop best practices with a view to maximizing cost savings.
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
The E-Selectors group will implement their own recommendations in their practices.
Document practices.
COMMITTEE/WORKING GROUP
E-Selectors Groups
Joe Sikowitz (FLO) - Liaison to the Planning Committee
SUMMARY REPORT
GOAL
FLO will conduct a staffing needs assessment among member libraries to determine areas of functional need and to suggest shared staffing models. This supports the strategic values of Social Justice, Sustainability, Community, Innovation.
OUTCOMES
The working group will develop a needs assessment instrument.
The working group will canvass the entire membership to learn about staffing needs.
The working group will propose shared staffing models.
INDICATORS OF SUCCESS
There will be enough data to develop a shared staffing pilot.
COMMITTEE/WORKING GROUP
Ricky Vallone (NEC) - Liaison to the Planning Committee
John Healey (Emmanuel)
Rex Krajewski (North Shore Community College)
Julie McBrien (Lasell)
SUMMARY REPORT