Current co-chairs through June 2024:
- Leigh Keller (lkeller1@ramapo.edu), Dean of the Library & Learning Commons, Ramapo College
- Rob Hilliker (hilliker@rowan.edu), Associate Provost for Library Information Services, Rowan University
FY24 Committee Members:
- Richard Kearney (KearneyR@wpunj.edu), Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian, William Paterson University
- Lisa Thornton (lisa.thornton1@shu.edu), Acquisitions & Collections Librarian, Seton Hall University
- Tom Nemeth (NemethT@wpunj.edu), AV & Media Support Specialist, William Paterson University
- Jia Mi (jmi@tcnj.edu), Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian, The College of New Jersey
- Sharon Whitfield (swhitfield@rider.edu), Electronic Resources & User Access Librarian, Rider University
- Alyssa Valenti (alyssa.valenti@raritanval.edu), Electronic Resources Librarian, Raritan Valley Community College
- Gus Stamatopoulos (Gus.stamatopoulos@stockton.edu), Director, Library & Learning Commons Operations, Stockton University
Charge:
- In consultation with the VALE Program Manager,
- Oversees and assesses group purchasing activities.
- Identifies, evaluates, and recommends acquisitions of electronic resources, digital media, productivity software, etc.
- Negotiates deals with vendors and reviews licensing agreements.
- Advises on priorities and strategies for developing and managing purchasing and licensing activities.
- Submit annual budget requests to support purchasing and licensing agendas.
- Coordinates content development and associated strategies with other VALE committees.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Coming soon.
Volunteer to join the committee using this form.