SierraPrairieCat has several member committees and user groups. These committee provide valuable input for the organization.
See the Governance page for details on the governing bodies and board committees.
Circulation Committee
Charge: This 11 member Standing Committee discusses circulation and OPAC topics. It is empowered to make decision on procedure and some policy decisions, and to make recommendations to the Administrative Council for higher level policy decisions. It also reviews circulation procedures and works together to resolve circulation issues.
Committee Membership: Elected by Delegates Assembly
Meetings: The meetings are open meetings, so anyone is welcome to attend, but only the 11 members vote. Meeting minutes will be shared with the Circulation and OPAC user community shortly after each meeting.
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| Download list of FY23 Circulation Committee Members - pdf 105.2 KB | 105.2 KB |
Technical Services Committee
Charge: This 11 member Standing Committee discusses technical services topics. It is empowered to make decision on procedure and some policy decisions, and to make recommendations to the Administrative Council for higher level policy decisions. It also reviews technical services procedures and works together to resolve technical services issues.
Committee Membership: Elected by Delegates Assembly
Meetings: The meetings are open meetings, so anyone is welcome to attend, but only the 11 members vote. Meeting minutes will be shared with the Technical Services user community shortly after each meeting.
Technical Services Committee Meetings/Documents (Upcoming)
Technical Services Committee February 2023 Meeting Documents
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MARC/MARC Trainee Catalogers
Charge: The MARC/MARC trainee Catalogers meeting addresses cataloging topics and issues to ensure integrity of the database.
Membership: MARC/MARC trainee Catalogers
Meetings: The meetings are open meetings, so anyone is welcome to attend, but only the MARC/MARC trainee Catalogers vote. Meeting minutes will be shared with the Technical Services user community shortly after each meeting.
The following committees are Advisory Groups and membership is open. Contact the committee lead for more details.
Engagement Committee
Charge: The Engagement Committee works to actively engage members at all levels, to create connections and advance the organization through activities like PrairieCat's annual conference PUG Day, peer networking opportunities, and more.
Membership: Open, contact Elizabeth Smith to volunteer.
Training & Enhancements Committee
Charge: This committee creates training resources for staff and patrons, and reviews and recommends potential enhancements suggested by the PrairieCat staff and members for submission to Innovative.
Membership: Open, contact Elizabeth Smith to volunteer.
Training & Enhancements Committee Meetings/Documents (Upcoming)
Union List Representatives
Four Union List member representatives vote on behalf on Union List members at the quarterly Delegates Assembly meetings. The representatives also meet annually with PrairieCat staff to review Union List issues. Union List members are also welcome to run for seats on the Circulation Committee or the Technical Services Committee, where general decisions on policies and procedures are discussed.
FY2025 UL Reps:
- Connie Baele | Mineral-Gold Public Library
- Jacqy Peterson | Rockridge Schools
- Michele Thurston | Annawan Alba Township Library
- Julie Voss | Forreston Public Library
Union List Representatives Meetings/Documents (Upcoming)
User Experience Committee
Charge: The User Experience Committee addresses interface issues like ematerials integration, website development, and the potential for other user enhancements to PrairieCat’s systems.
Membership: Open, contact Carolyn Coulter to volunteer.