Consultation Group to draft a statement on the Standards, and develop a communication strategy paper. Benchmarking Study Ms Sood provided background on the process to date for revising the Study materials. Initial changes were made by National Library staff, with feedback then being received from the Data Collection and Survey Sub-Committee and Mary Jackson. It was noted that letters had been sent to the Council of Australian University Libraries, the Council of Australian State Libraries, the Australian Library and Information Association and the Federal Libraries Information Network asking for support for the Study and assistance in recruiting libraries to participate. The suggestion that TAFE libraries should also be included was supported by the meeting.
Ms Ritchie to make all suggested changes.
It was agreed that a pilot study would be the best way of testing the survey materials. The additional Data Collection and Survey Committee members would also be approached to participate. Ms Ritchie to arrange for running of a pilot study from late July to mid-August. Communication strategy for benchmarking study Members supported the use of a standard email to post to relevant lists, and the use of a 'Frequently Asked Questions' paper for enquiries. Suggestions were made for improving the draft materials provided.