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

Committee Members:

  • Richard Kearney (KearneyR@wpunj.edu), Reference & Electronic Resources Librarian, William Paterson 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.