Commercial Products Committee Meeting: April 9, 2025

CONFERENCE CALL

Members Attending: Chad Buckley (Illinois State University), Audra Deemer (DePaul University), Rosalind Fielder-Giscombe (Chicago State University), Ann Johnston (Olivet Nazarene University), Marie Martino (Moraine Valley Community College), Thane Montaner (Prairie State College), Ashtin Trimble (Black Hawk College)

CARLI Staff Attending: Jenny Taylor, Nicole Ream-Sotomayor, Elizabeth Clarage, Marisa Tolbert

Members Absent: Michele Hunt (Northern Illinois University), Scott Thomson (Rush University)

Announcements   

CARLI Updates

• Hoping to open some resources in ConsortiaManager today
• Jenny provided an update on the agreements being negotiated for July 1
• Consortial ebook program for FY26 is being negotiated
• CARLI Committee volunteer form is open through May 2.
  • Marie, Thane, and Scott are rolling off the committee.
• CARLI ERM Committee presentation on usage statistics will be April 11

Discussion

PRODUCT PROPOSALs

• There were no proposals to review.

Annual Project

• Scott previously reported the content for the slides was complete, but he'd like assistance with design and layout of slide deck, and Marie volunteered

Decisions

• Minutes of the March 17, 2025, meeting were approved.
• The meeting was adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

Tasks Assigned

• Marie will reach out to Scott to see if he still needs assistance with the slide deck

Meeting Dates

• Next Meeting: Monday, May 19, 11 am -12 pm (minutes: Scott Thomson)