Meeting of the Board of Regents | September 2010

SUMMARY

Issue for Decision (Consent Agenda)

The appointment of two new members to the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries is needed to provide continuity of library policy development and implementation.

Proposed Handling

This item will come before the full Board at the September meeting for decision.

Procedural History

The members of the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries are appointed by the Regents for five-year terms.

Background Information

The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries, the oldest continuing Regents advisory council, advises the Board on issues concerning library policy, works with the officers of the State Education Department in developing a comprehensive statewide library and information policy, and makes recommendations to the Regents for implementing library programs and initiatives.

Recommendation

I recommend that the Regents take the following action:  That Sara Kelly Johns  be reappointed and Norman J. Jacknis be appointed to the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries for terms beginning October 1, 2010 and ending September 30, 2015.

Timetable for Implementation

October 1, 2010 -- September 30, 2015.

Attachment
Recommended Appointee:  Sara Kelly Johns

1.         Term of Office:           October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2015

2.         a.  Address:               Saranac Lake, NY  12983

1. Place of Employment or Business:

Mansfield University School Library & Information Technology Program

31 South Academy St.

Mansfield, PA  16933

3.         a.  Education at College Level:

1. B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh
2. 1. M.L.S., School of Library and Information Science, SUNY Albany

1. Experience Related to Appointment:
2. 1. Adjunct Professor of Bibliographic Instruction, Library Research Methods, SUNY Plattsburgh
   2. Instructor, Mansfield University SL&IT, Access and Legal Issues and Instructional Collaboration
   3. Consultant, Library Media Program Evaluation
   4. School Librarian, 38 years

1. Professional Activities Related to Appointment:
2. President, American Association of School Libraries
3. President, School Library Media Section of the New York Library Association
4. Member, Regents Commission on Library Services
5. Member, Library/Media Standards Writing Committee of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
6. President, Board of Trustees, Saranac Lake Free Library
7. Member, American Library Association Council

Recommended Appointee:  Norman J. Jacknis

1.         Term of Office:           October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2015

2.         a.  Address:               Cortlandt Manor, NY  10567

1. Place of Employment or Business:

Cisco Systems, Inc.

39 Mountainside Trail

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

3.         a.  Education at College Level:

b. Experience Related to Appointment:

1. Past Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, Westchester County
2. Past Technology Co-Chair, New York State Chief Information Officer Council
3. Past member, Regents Advisory Council on Libraries, 2004-2009

1. Professional Activities Related to Appointment:
2. President, METRO Library Council
3. Past President & Current Trustee, Westchester Library System
4. Past President, NYS Association of Library Boards
5. Trustee, Field Library, Peekskill