The Board met on 21 July 1996 at 4 p.m. Mary Dzurinko, Editor, chaired the meeting. Among the attendees were Sally Wambold, Jim Mumm, Brian Striman, Joe Thomas, Melody Lembke, Anna Belle Leiserson, Jean Pajerek, Jean Eisenhauer, Christina Tarr, Mary Lu Linnane, and Margaret McDonald.

The Editor announced the following columnists for Volume 22:

Acquisitions: Jean Eisenhauer
Automation: Mary Chapman, Mary Dzurinko
Classification: Regina Wallen, Marie Whited
Description and Entry: Melody Lembke, Rhonda Lawrene
Internet: Pam Perry
Preservation: Chris Anglim
Research & Publications: Ellen McGrath, Brian Striman
Serials: Jean Pajerek
Serial Issues: Karin Den Bleyker, Joan Liu
Subject Headings: Alva Stone
Volume 22 index: Jean Pajerek

Jean Pajerek will leave as Serials editor with v. 22, #2. Margaret McDonald and Christina Tarr will take over the column. The Classification and Description & Entry editors indicated that they will solicit guest editors for columns during this volume and recruit new editors to take over their columns for v. 23. It was suggested that Diane Hillman might contribute an update on her Metadata column; the Editor will contact her.

Mary presented the 1995-1996 Annual report and Lorraine Lorne's Annual Business Report.

Sally asked about TSLL deadlines. Mary explained that, allowing enough time for editing and production, it takes approximately six weeks from receipt of material to mailing to produce an issue. A deadline is fixed to allow enough lead time for late contributions.

The Board discussed the format and print type of the Newsletter. The Editor explained that several difficulties hampered production of a new format during vol. 21. Members have expressed the opinion that the Newsletter's print type is small. Mary commented that using much larger print size will really up the number of pages in each issue, increasing postage costs. A sample of print sizes for possible use in a new format will be forwarded to the Board. Mary also expressed concern that any software used for a re-formatted Newsletter be commonly available and useful to future editors. It was suggested that WordPerfect 6.1 would be one good choice. The Editors will send the Board a sample, updated Newsletter format before the production of the second issue of vol. 22. Regarding the use of graphics in the Newsletter, discussion centered on that the fact that TSLL is so copy intensive that adding additional media would really increase size and cost.

The Board moved forward on making TSLL available on the Web. Martin Wisneski at Washburn University has agreed to be the Webmaster. The Editor will send the June 1996 issue to Martin so that Martin can work on setting up the site. She will also ask Martin about an archives site.

The subject of advertisements was again considered. After discussion, it was decided to pursue vendor contributions. Jim Mumm appointed Nancy Paul of the University of Wisconsin to investigate vendor underwriting.

Richard Vaughan of Indiana University was appointed as TS Board member for term 1997-1996.

The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.