Other than the decision making structures above, discussions, decisions, problem solving, and creating occur in the organizational structures below. Some overlapping may occur to ensure good communication. At the beginning of each academic year all library faculty and staff meet to set general goals for the year. This meeting is followed up at least three or four times a year or more often if necessary to discuss progress and to ensure communication. Agenda items of general library interest are solicited from all library personnel and goals and projects are again discussed.
Librarians meet regularly and make decisions involving faculty issues.
A staff representative attends each faculty meeting. This group meets monthly to discuss areas of interest and issues for staff to keep everyone informed of departmental priorities and tasks. A faculty representative attends each staff meeting. Nominations are solicited for committees and a Committee on Committees consisting of representatives from different areas of the libraries meet to finalize committee membership. While individuals self nominate, the Committee on Committees attempts to balance talents, interests, and time available with the needs of the libraries.