1. CALL TO ORDER
This regularly scheduled meeting of the OSL Steering Committee was called to order by President Laura Marlane at 9:35 A.M. at the Warwick Public Library.

Present were: Jon Anderson, Susan Aylward, Debbie Barchi, Howard Boksenbaum, Becky A. Boragine, Joan Gillespie, Shirley Long, Laura Marlane, Leslie Page, Doug Pearce, Regina Slezak, Eileen Socha, Ulla Virks. Absent: Dan Austin, Carol Brower,

Also present: John Carney (EPL)

2. MINUTES OF THE JULY 26, 2007 MEETING
VOTED unanimously to accept the minutes of the July 26, 2007 meeting as presented. (Socha, Aylward).

3. TREASURER'S REPORT (Shirley Long)
Shirley reported on both July and August.  One number was incorrect on the handouts, but the totals were correct.

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT-(Joan Gillespie)
 Deferred discussion until New Business.

5. SYSTEM STAFF REPORTS
The Steering Committee did not have questions for Joan regarding the written reports from the OSL System staff that had been distributed prior to the meeting.

6. COMMITTEE REPORTS (Circ, LIT, Database Management, Reference & Childrens')
Written reports from the Reference Issues Committee were distributed prior to the meeting.

7. LIB FUTURES COMMITTEE REPORT (Howard Boksenbaum)
The Legislative Commission met on August 16th.  Two issues were discussed as potential legislation in the 2008 session, 1)funding and 2)extending the life of the commission since there wouldn't be enough time to get everything done by June 30, 2008. A report to the general assembly is due April 2008.
The following new subcommittees were formed:

1. New School Library Standards
2. Preservation/ Digitization
3. Legislative Committee to take Title 29 and bring it up to date The next meeting will be September 28th. The commission has suggested libraries hold legislative breakfasts to which local legislators and library supporters could mingle and discuss issues over 'coffee an'. These could be regional, not necessarily just one library. RILA has offered to help with logistics providing speakers and a standard core agenda. March would be the best time.

8. OLD BUSINESS

1. ST. GEORGE'S MIGRATION: The migration is pretty much complete.  12,000 records came over as new even though OSL already had records.  Peter thinks he may be able to run a utility, if not it will need to be done manually.  

2. MOVING THE ILS FROM PPL -DETAILS ABOUT THE OFFICE RELOCATION The lease has been signed.  Refurbished furniture for the new office has been ordered for some areas, other areas are still being reviewed.  The new reception area is down to 11ft., not the footage that was anticipated.  Additional space is available for rent, and Joan is in negotiations about the space.  OSL is currently looking for quotes for telephone line service. Everything should be ready between September 15 -30th.

9. NEW BUSINESS

1. DRAFT OF DATABASE USAGE-A committee will be drafting a usage policy.  It will be discussed at a future quarterly meeting.
2. SIGN-IN SECURITY -It was agreed that log-ins should be left the way it is.  No shortcuts should be used.

10. OTHER
Eileen brought up the possibility of having the book vendor Ingram become a consortium partner so that libraries will be entitled to free shipping.  

Joan has been using her personal cell phone for OSL business.  She requested being reimbursed for partial use of the phone and the committee agreed.  

Howard was questioning the possibility of OSL offering online patron registration.  After a short discussion Howard agreed to look into it.

11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35AM.

Respectfully submitted,
Becky A. Boragine, Secretary

Next meeting: October 25th, location new OSL Offices