ILS Task Force Groups

Cataloging Task Force (Editing MARC records)

Charge: The SELCO Cataloging Service is a professionally trained staff that will catalog for your library. 

Lead: Becky Lashinski 

Members: Deni Buendorf, Faribault

    Emily Soltis, Austin

   Gretchen Dowdy, Kasson

   Olivia Olson, Red Wing

Meeting Notes

ILS User Group - Determine structure for the ILS User Group

Charge:  Develop a sustainable structure that enables all member institutions to have a voice in shared decisions related to the ILS, and provides clear guidance forward.  

Lead: Michael Flores

Members:     Alice Henderson, Plainview Public Library

Amy Commers, Northfield Public Library

Annice Sevett, Albert Lea Public Library

Brenda Kiefer, LeRoy Public Library

Nate Deprey, Stewartville Public Library

Circulation and Resource Sharing Task Force


Charge:  Aid with set up and settings decisions related to circulation and resource sharing, with emphasis on standardization for sustainability. 

Lead: Cheryl Hill with help from Sarah Jackson and Vaea Kobenan

Members:  Dan Brower, Red Wing Public Library

Ingvild Herfindahl, Dodge Center

Laurie Kodet, Northfield Public Library

Deb Ambuehl, Rushford Public Library

Jess Witkins, La Crescent Public Library

Discovery Task Force

Charge: Aid with the setup of the discovery layer and mobile app while prioritizing the user experience. Help the task force lead determine a sustainable discovery service moving 

Lead: Ranelle Irwin

Members:  Matthew Tessmer - Albert Lea Public Library

Meg Curtiss - Plainview Public Library

Melissa Vander Plas - Spring Valley Public Library

Michelle Otte - Kenyon Public Library

Sam Berhow - Winona Public Library

                                                 


School Task Force 

Charge: Create a path forward for all SELS members to partake in  sustainable borrowing via the SELCO ILS, with optional delivery, while building strong collaborations with their Public Libraries and local community. 

Lead: Ashley Dress

Members: Jill Veerkamp

Beth Nelson

Cindy Flatin - Houston High School

Bev Hall

Sarah Burmeister

Beth Peterson-Lee

Janeen Perrizo - St. Charles Schools