March 2015

The MaLT group will provide leadership for identifying and coordinating the implementation of new technology based services relevant to the library, especially those involving emerging technologies aimed at addressing patrons’ needs for technologies, spaces, and services for learning and/or for using devices other than traditional computers.

• Evaluate the use and usefulness of existing technology, software and space in the public areas of the library. This includes the Bissett collaborative center, group study rooms, public computing spaces, general study areas, and Mann’s publicly accessible seminar rooms (100, 102, 160). Recommendations for these spaces can include new types of devices/services available for check out at the circulation desk or available from the computing help desk.

1. 1. Choose a priority space/area , technology or issue (i.e. needs for collaborative work) for each academic year and focus their efforts on that location, technology or issue. Within this context determine user behavior and needs and assess the potential usefulness of emerging technologies.
   2. Prepare annual report in April with general recommendations, including trends and anticipated needs, and requests for equipment (additional requests can be submitted as needed throughout the year). Report will be submitted to Mann Council in June.
   3. Make recommendations for library space(s) under investigation during the academic year; outline short term and long term Mann needs.

• Coordinate with Mann Divisions, Mann PAC, CUL committees (i.e. PTAC), CU groups outside the library, and any other appropriate staff for implementation of recommendations.

1. 1. Once approvals for equipment have been made, seek out appropriate groups to aid in implementation.

Committee Members

• Camille Andrews
• Nick Cappadona
• Tobi Hines
• Jim Morris-Knower
• Kelee Pacion
• Gabriel Plaine
• Matt Ryan
• Sara Wright

Additional considerations/tasks:

• Track changes/improvements/trends in technology relevant to our positions and share with the rest of the committee to help inform our decisions
• Continuously improve our efforts