Current co-chairs through June 2026:
- David Marks (dmarks1@bergen.edu), Dean of the Library, Bergen Community College
- Edward Owusu-Ansah (owusuansahe@wpunj.edu), Dean of the Library, William Paterson University
FY26 Committee Members: TBA
FY25 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.
FY26 Meeting Schedule: All meetings are scheduled on Mondays at 11 am via zoom. Contact alison.cole@valenj.org if you are on the committee and did not receive a meeting invitation.
- September 15, October 27, December 1, February 9, March 16, April 20, June 1, July 13
Volunteer to join the committee using this form.