Serials Management Task Group

Serials Management Task Group
Objective, Goals and Mode of Operation
 
Objective:
 
The objective of the Serials Management Task Group is to plan and complete work to customize vendor supplied title lists to accurately reflect CRKN entitlements. These lists would then be supplied to link resolvers to create CRKN specific targets in the knowledge base.
 
Goals:
 
The stated goals of the Serials Management Task Group are:
 
1.       Develop a workplan, including undertaking decisions on the prioritization of title lists, establishing timelines for the completion of the project, and recommending an ongoing updating schedule to maintain the currency of the knowledge base;
2.       Establish which link resolvers will be included in this project;
3.       Benchmark and include new standards such as KBART;
4.       Ensure appropriate and most versatile formatting of documents;
5.       Collaborate with relevant regional groups where work overlap or linkages may occur (e.g. CREPUQ);
6.       Form lines of accountability and efficient task group communication methods;
7.       Update the Negotiations Resource Team (NRT) on a regular basis to ensure oversight of the project;
8.       Determine applicable connection to the License Information Module (LIM);
9.       Create documentation of process and guidelines;
10.    Undertake training for, and migrate the ongoing title list update process to CRKN staff.
 
Membership:
 
  • L. Day, University of Guelph, as position of Chair / coordinator
  • 3 librarians from the membership who offer additional diversity of expertise, using different link resolvers (e.g. ExLibris, CUFTS, OCLC and Serial Solutions)
  • CRKN staff will provide regular administrative support as required for the task group
 
Appointment Process:
 
  • The members of the Serials Management Task Group are appointed by the Negotiations Resource Team.
 
Lines of Accountability and Communication:
 
  • The Serials Management Task Group is accountable to the Negotiations Resource Team;
  • The Chair of the NRT reports on its activities to the Board of Directors, and submits written recommendations as required for the Board of Directors’ consideration;
  • Minutes and documents of the Serials Management Task Group are held confidential, and not for redistribution by team members.
 Financial and Administrative Policies:
 
  • Service on the Serials Management Task Group is non-remunerative;
  • Travel and meeting expenses for Serials Management Task Group members are reimbursed according to the policies of CRKN;
  • Members of the committee comply with Board-approved governance and organizational policies, including code of conduct and conflict of interest policies.