Present: Allen, Belsky, Blievernicht, Blosser, Eulenberg, Fisher, Forro, Hestenes, Hudson, Hwang, Pedraza, Renuk, Wisniewski, Wittick.
1. The meeting was called to order by Eulenberg at 1:38 pm.
2. Minutes were approved for 1/27/99 and 2/3/99 (Fisher; Hudson).
3. Forro presented the finalized version of the Libraries' APP&R request. These were approved (Hudson; Blosser) as additions to the ATC APP&R document.
4. Fisher asked why the new technologies we discuss in this committee couldn't be made available to students in venues other than the library and OPHS. Hudson replied that we are just beginning with many of these new tools, and we can respond to wider needs as demand grows. Fisher asked how the implementations of these new technologies are being evaluated. Eulenberg noted that such evaluations should be carried out in all centralized locations, though it would be more difficult to do in ad hoc locations. Blosser said that records are kept in the DRC on the usage of each device, and he has plans to make each device self-monitoring. Eulenberg noted that spending large amounts of money on technology that does not get used would be an unfortunate waste.
5. The OPHS/DRC proposal for electronic text production upgrades was accepted (Allen; Forro) for inclusion in the APP&R document.
6. Blievernicht noted that he is still getting pricing information on the closed captioning system upgrade. He predicted that it will end up at about $10,000.00. Belsky replied that this item is not a high priority at this time. Eulenberg suggested that we discuss this item further at next week's meeting.
7. Talking signs project information was presented by Hwang & Hudson. This item will be decided at next week's meeting.
5. The meeting was adjourned (Wisniewski; Allen) at 3:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
George D. Allen, Recording Secretary
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