Attendance
Jill Meyer, Todd Hillmer, Joanne Kiley, Mike McMillan, Emily Byrne, and Philip Johnson were present. Kristen Naik was absent.
Financial & Membership Report
• Checking account: $11,058.27
• CD balance: $21,793.65
• Membership: 177 members (unchanged from January).
• The Board continues researching the history and establishment of the chapter’s certificate of deposit.
Key Actions Approved
- Approved the February 2026 agenda and January 2026 meeting minutes.
- Continued review and revision of CALL’s listserv guidelines.
- Discussed future plans for archives management and document preservation.
Ongoing Business
• Bulletin format review: The Board discussed how Bulletin issues should be published and archived on the new website. Members favored continuing to provide PDF versions while exploring options for displaying content online. The Bulletin Committee will review its current process and make recommendations.
• Listserv guidelines: The Board reviewed existing guidelines in response to questions about advocacy-related postings. Members discussed clarifying language, improving visibility of discussion etiquette expectations, and adding guidance directing members to contact the Board with questions. Revised guidelines will be circulated for review.
• Website redesign: No major updates were reported. The Board also discussed how website-related contracts and records should be preserved as part of broader archive planning.
• Archives planning: The Board began reviewing long-term procedures for collecting and preserving organizational records. Members discussed current practices, potential cloud-based storage options, and the need to better understand what materials have already been archived.
Committee Updates
• Archives: The Board will continue evaluating archival processes and inventorying existing records before determining next steps.
• Bulletin: Publication of the February issue has been delayed slightly to accommodate a memorial article honoring Lenore Glanz. The committee continues exploring opportunities for member engagement and contributions.
• Community Service: Committee leaders discussed participation in the Chicago Public Library Staff Institute on April 29, where CALL may host a table and contribute programming focused on legal information resources. The committee also reminded members about the Cradles to Crayons volunteer event on March 7.
• Continuing Education: A planned mentoring roundtable was canceled due to low interest. The committee is planning an expert research-focused program for April.
• Diversity & Inclusion: No updates.
• Government Relations: The committee finalized plans for a March 19 program featuring Jessica Frank of the Free Law Project on expanding open access to legal information.
• Grants & Chapter Awards: Applications remain open for CALL grants, although no applications had been received at the time of the meeting. The committee is also monitoring website-related issues affecting access to grant materials.
• Meetings: Registration remains strong for the upcoming business meeting, with more than 40 attendees registered. Planning for the May meeting continues.
• Membership: The committee is updating membership records and preparing for elections. A committee meeting is scheduled later this month.
• Mentorship & Career Development: No updates.
• Nominations & Elections: Elections are scheduled to begin on February 16.
• Public Relations: The committee is finalizing a draft social media policy that will be shared with the Board for review.
Announcements
No additional announcements were reported.
Next board meeting: March 10, 2026
Compiled by Joanne Kiley