She noted that the University Center is a partnership between a community college and six universities serving students in the North Houston metropolitan area. The Center offers upper undergraduate and graduate programs and has more than 2300 class enrollments. They explained their selection process for licensed databases and selected free URL sites.
Librarians try out databases and complete an evaluation form.
They keep statistics to use when renewals are being considered. Lynn Porter motioned, George Teoh seconded, and the majority approved the selection of Claire Gunnels of Kingwood College as RefShare Chair for the coming year. There were 20 librarians in attendance, representing 7 community college districts. Dan Walther, Brazosport College Library Director, introduced Dr. Millicent M. Valek, Brazosport College President, who delivered the campus greetings. Program Chair Richard Eissinger introduced the guest speaker, Jaime Murray, Information Services Coordinator, Brazoria County Museum.