ALIA SA Public Libraries (SA)

Meeting minutes 14 January 2003

Present: Shane Cathcart, Gaye Howe, Marion Fielke, Julie Weller

Apologies: Suzanne James, Aaron McBride, Jenny Paradiso, Renya Spratt, Wendy Steele

1. President's report
   Jenny advised that she had nothing to report. She will find out and advise new dates of ALIA SA meetings.
   Action: Jenny
2. Treasurer's report
   Julie advised that there has been no activity in the account - $2000+ in credit. Invoices for Display Workshop have been sent. Reported that there are some difficulties in operating under the ALIA accounting system. Will bring list of issues to next meeting for presentation to ALIA SA.
   Action: Julie
3. Display Workshop review
   Gaye provided summary of feedback (attached). Concerns mostly that although presenter knew the subject and that the hands-on side was good, he was not a confident speaker which impacted on the quality of the presentation. Committee members to follow up other leads for future workshops. Shane - John Stanley; Jenny - Fiona Lange, Sanity, shopfitter; Renya - TAFE
   Action: Shane/Jenny/Renya
4. ALIA strategic plan
   Committee members have received copies of the ALIA strategic plan draft for response. Marion will e-mail committee members with a starting point for suggested modifications. Gaye will edit this into a formal response document.
   Action: All
5. Events updates

   5.1 TTG visit
   Gaye showed committee flyer for promotion and advised that she had been trying to contact Shane to confirm details. Will follow up.
   Action: Gaye
   
   

   5.2 Trade Fair
   Jenny advised that Trade Fair is in planning with PCS and EIC for November 2003. Venue to be advised. Will keep committee updated. Action: Jenny
   
   

   5.3 Marketing Best Practice
   Defer until next meeting
   
   

6. Other business
   Gaye advised that there has been some response to e-list but most members have not subscribed. Will send these minutes on e-list but advise by e-mail that this has been done.
   Action: Gaye

Next Meeting: To be held on Tuesday 11 February, 2003 at Thebarton Library, 166 South Road (cnr Henley Beach Road - parking at rear, enter from Danby Street), Torrensville at 6:00pm for 6:15pm.

ALIA public library display workshop - 3 December 2002

Feedback

22 Attendees
20 Feedback responses

1. Satisfaction

   	Excellent	Good	Average	Poor	No Comment
   Overall	30 per cent	50 per cent	20 per cent
   Presenter	20 per cent	55 per cent	25 per cent
   Venue	60 per cent	40 per cent
   Catering	55 per cent	40 per cent	5 per cent
   Value	45 per cent	40 per cent	10 per cent		5 per cent
   Promotion	15 per cent	45 per cent	15 per cent		25 per cent

   
   Comments
   Positive
   Practical - Hands On - Common Sense
   Motivational
   Networking opportunity
   Presenter had solid knowledge
   
   Needs improvement
   Need for next level
   More presenters
   Printed notes
   Presenter needs to project voice
2. Highlights
   Similar responses from most were:
   • Opportunity for hands on construction of displays
   • Working as a group
   • Analysing displays
3. Disappointing aspects
   No 13
   Yes 5
   No Comment 3
   
   3 responded that presenter was too quiet
   2 responded that they already knew information provided
   1 responded that they would like to see photos/slides of displays
   3 responded that they wanted more techniques offered
4. Future events
   Making most of space/budgets for displays
   Signage
   Graphic Design
   Promoting library to diverse range of customers
   Sponsorship
   Advanced displays