ALIA Information Literacy Forum

Meeting minutes

Tuesday 19 April 2005

Attendees: Helen Partridge, Helena Zobec, Lesley Ngatai and Liz Burke
Apologies: AnneMaree Lloyd, Cathy Costa, Mandy Lupton, Mark Jones, Jane Knowles

1. Committee representation

Committee considered whether there was a wide representation of all sectors. The committee decided that this was not the case and in particular there we no members representing schools, workplace or public/state libraries.

Actions:

• Helen to contact a few of the Queensland public and state libraries asking for possible interested people to join the committee.
• Lesley to contact Clare Hill and Adrian Harris.

2. Newsletter

Jane has sent out the draft newsletter all members of the committee are asked to check for omissions or errors.

3. Role

The committee once again discussed the role that ALIAInfoLit group has. All agreed that the group should stay with the six focus areas that were identified last year. It was agreed however that a survey of current group members should take place to determine needs and interests. This survey was proposed last year but not undertaken. Lesley informed the committee that there was no existing tool that could be adopted and modified for the group's purpose. Questions the survey should tap into include: What do they want from the group? Why have they joined the group? It was indicated that there is no money in this year's budget for a survey to take place as such it will need to be conducted at no cost. A web based survey was suggested (i.e. via e-mail or other). However it was also raised that there are about 20- 40 individuals who currently do not have web access (i.e. the newsletter is mailed to them). The committee considered whether not involving them in the survey would be a problem impacting on the quality of findings. It was noted that the survey could be included as part of the next newsletter being sent out. It was highlighted however that this was additional 'person hours' required.

Actions:

• Helena to investigate already existing surveys (outside of ALIA) that the group can adopt/adapt. Helena will e-mail the group of her findings.
• Lesley will produce a first draft of the survey instrument by 14 June. All members of the committee are asked to review and provide comment on the survey at the next teleconference.