Governing Bodies
Users’ Council
Council background and meeting minutes.
Executive Board
Minutes of past Executive Board meetings and a list of current members.
Circulation Committee
Committee charge and member list.
Cataloging Standards Committee
Committee charge and member list.
Other Committees
The Innovation Committee assesses needs for expanded resources and services and investigates existing and emerging technologies to enhance the Minerva library patron experience. Co-Chairs: Carin Dunay, cdunay@smccme.edu
The Financial Sustainability Committee helps facilitate responsible stewardship of Minerva’s finances and identifies tactics to ensure the ongoing financial sustainability of the consortium. Chair: Shelly Davis, davisshelly@husson.edu
The Communications and Marketing Committee pursues the goal of efficient, effective communications both internally and externally and facilitates awareness of Minerva in member communities. Looking for committee members.
The Membership Committee strategically identifies and recruits new members; promotes awareness of the process to join and the responsibilities of being a member of the consortium; and facilitates the application and review process for new members, making recommendations to the Executive Board. Additionally, the Membership Committee coordinates the on-boarding experience of new members. Chair: David Smith, david.smith@thomas.edu
Related Documents
Policies
Policies relating to membership, circulation and cataloging that have been approved by the Minerva Executive Board.
Memorandum of Participation
The terms under which all member libraries will continue to participate in the Minerva group, and under which any new members will join. Adopted October, 2022.
Bylaws of Council
The Bylaws define purpose and function of Users’ Council and sets rules for Executive Committee membership. Adopted October, 2022.
Memorandum of Understanding
The MOU defines the relationship between the Minerva Users Council, Maine InfoNet and the Maine State Library. Adopted May 23, 2007.
