Annual report of the committee on the library.

(UGTF), replacing Professor Laura Demsetz. They followed up with UGTF Co-Chair Ellen Meltzer to categorize recommendations as to their ease of implementation and controversial character. The Committee on the Library (LIBR) discussed all recommendations; a list of LIBR's endorsements is attached. University Librarian (UL) Gerald Lowell said he fully supports the recommendations and is researching budget implications. • Demsetz met with the Public Services Task Force (PSTF) on compiling " day in the life " profiles of typical Library users. The PSTF planned panel discussions and town hall meetings. • LIBR discussed the disbanding of the Moffitt serials collection. The Moffitt serials are the most damaged serials collection, and most titles are duplicated elsewhere and available on-line. The serials would first be used to fill in gaps in the Main collection and then sold. Only 12 titles, deemed public library fare, would disappear completely. The Library took input from the Blue Ribbon Committee and the UGTF as well as from LIBR before deciding to remove the serials for Environmental Design Library surge. LIBR voiced concerns that electronic formats do not emulate the printed page or contain pictures, charts, and advertisements, and that future gaps in collections will appear. LIBR asked that the Library not yet dispose of the serials. Lowell said that he would like to invigorate Moffitt as an undergraduate focus, but the redesign of Moffitt's core collection is awaiting the new Moffitt/Doe Associate University Librarian (AUL), and it is not yet known whether the collection will include serials. • Moffitt's serials deaccessioning raised the issue of determining what the Library's collection and allocation principles are. LIBR requested that the Library articulate those principles to generate an informative discussion. Lowell is drafting a policy. • Lowell asked for LIBR's opinion of linking the Library website to UC Berkeley's licensed ASUC store. He said that he is generally opposed to links to commercial websites but would consider this option. LIBR opposed the link. Classics Task Force, and approved moving ahead with the general proposal to consolidate N-class (fine arts) and some other books in the Doe Core basement, with specifics to be discussed in the future. LIBR emphasized that resource allocations should be given a rigorous planning base and expressed the desire to participate in space configuration planning.