Committee Charter

I. Mission

• To provide a quality bibliographic database that delivers an easy-to-use interface for staff and patrons in SPARK libraries.

II. Responsibilities

1. Develop SPARK cataloging standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Monitor adherence to and address violations of standards, policies, and procedures by recommending action to PaILS administration.
3. Document SPARK cataloging procedures and policies and make documentation easily accessible to members.
4. Work with PaILS administration to develop cataloging training plans, goals, and solutions.

III. Membership requirements

• Open to cataloging staff in any library that has a signed Membership Agreement with PaILS.

IV. Meetings

1. Will be held on at least a quarterly basis.
2. On-line / phone meetings are acceptable.

V. Leadership

1. One member will lead the committee as chairperson.
2. The committee chairperson will be elected annually in the SPARK User Group election process.
3. The committee chairperson’s term will be for 1 year from the time of their election. A committee chairperson may seek reelection at the following year’s Users Group Meeting if they wish.

VI. Reporting

1. Minutes of Committee meetings will be sent to SPARK users within one week after each meeting.
2. A verbal report will be offered at SPARK Users Group meetings.
3. A written report will be included in PaILS / SPARK Annual Report.