AGM 2006

AUKML AGM 2006

Present: Katharine Schöpflin, Gertrud Erbach, Margaret Katny, Paul Pedley, Lindsey Sellors, Paul Fairclough, Declan Kelly, Pauline Shirley, Mary Bone, Jessie Atack, Richard Nelsson, Linda MacDonald, Sarah Margetts, Mary Cameron
Apologies: Fiona Sanson, Joanne Playfoot, Elena Botherill, Frances Tait.

Minutes

2. Minutes f the Last AGM
Approved by the committee

3. New Officers
There were no new candidates and as the current committee agreed to stand again no elections were held. The new committee was officially accepted by the membership.

4. Treasurers Report
The Treasurer's Report was circulated and the annual accounts will be audited in due course by Gertrud Erbach.

It was reported that the annual conference had significantly boosted profits this year and thanks were extended to Angela Laurins for her sponsorship efforts. It was noted that in recognition of the success of the Open Day for New Information Professionals, more money would be spent on this year's event and that the price would increase to cover more of the costs. This would not however involve a sponsor as it felt that the event should remain independent.

5. Membership Secretary's Report
The Membership Secretary's report was circulated. The number of members currently stands at 112 and around half have paid for the next year. The Chair issued a plea that members encourage colleagues in their own organizations to join.

6. Deadline Editor's Report
The new Deadline editor has produced two editions since taking over. It was reported that the current and past editors and the Chair had met with William Hann at Free Pint to discuss the possibility of changing the format to PDF or a web link. The next issue will be appearing in the month before the conference. Members were encouraged to submit ideas, articles and reviews for future issues.

7. Meeting Secretary Report
The main points of the Meetings Secretary's Report were presented. It was noted that although well received the only regional event of the year was poorly attended but we hope to work with other organizations on joint regional events in the future. The Graduate Open Day was noted as a particular success and the Chair encouraged more members to attend this year's CiG Christmas Ball. Members were reminded that ideas for future events are always welcome.

8. Chair's Report
The Chair reported that despite gloomy predictions for information services and against a backdrop of cuts and closures surviving units were working harder to survive and reaping the success. Many have looked to new technologies or become profit generating.

It was concluded that joining up with other organizations at conferences and other events was beneficial for AUKML. The Library and Information Show in Birmingham was cited as an example.

The Chair commended how active the membership is. Between a third and half of members have been to events in the past year.

It was reported that a commemorative 20th anniversary Christmas Party is planned for 7th December. It will also see the inauguration of a new annual award for individual merit among members. It will be judged by the Chair and two external judges.

The Chair thanked both members and the committee for their effort and support over the past year.

9. Any other Business

• Ian Watson has declared his intention to give up the responsibility of running the AUKML list, hosted by Brighton University. Any volunteers to take over this position were welcomed.
• AUKML is in discussion with a research agency concerning commissioning a snapshot of information work in media organizations.

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