How we will work - 1st set of policies published

Well, the Transitional User Group has been working really hard over the last few months & their work is now beginning to see the light of day.  As many of you would be aware, the Group has been considering the fundamental policies and rules which will govern how the consortium will work.

 The Group's considerations were put out to the Network for consultation and to gain feedback.  this feedback was considered, the Group's recommendations modified, and then these recommendations went to the Libraries Board's Standing Committee for approval.  At its meeting on 6 December the Standing Committee approved the Group's recommendations.  All of these are now found on the Intranet here.

The Group met yesterday and considered your feedback to the 3rd paper.  A 4th paper was also considered by the group.  The Group's recommendations from this 4th paper will be out for consultation in the next few days.

Thanks to everyone who has provided feedback on these papers.  It has been invaluable to both hear your views and to know that you are engaged in the discussion.