Meeting of the cpd25 Quality Standards and Legal Frameworks Task Group
Monday, 8th December, 2008
Dean’s Dining Room, School of Pharmacy, University of London

In attendance: Robert Atkinson, Vicky Falconer (administrator), Ruth Harrison, Louise Hughes, Matthew Lawson, Vicky Robertson, Michelle Wake (chair), Kristy Widdicombe

1. Apologies:
N/A

MW was thanked by the group for her contribution as chair; RA welcomed to the group as forthcoming chair. VF was welcomed to the group as administrator.

2. Minutes of the last meeting:
Accepted as an accurate record.

3. Matters arising:
N/A

4. Membership of TG2:
Another member for the group would be preferable.

5. Report on Steering Group meeting on 17th October:
TG2 was unable to attend the meeting, however MW gave the group a brief summary of the Steering Group’s discussion, including the financial update on merging of cpd25/M25 finances; and the reports from each of the Task Groups. In relation to TG2’s programme, the main issue that arose was that it had been felt that a few of TG2’s events may have been more suitable as full-day events. The TG2 group agreed that this should be noted, but reviewed as and when appropriate in the planning of further events.

6. Recent Events
6.1 Visit to Wandsworth Prison library:
ML reported that this went extremely well, with feedback showing that delegates found it fascinating and worthwhile. The group agreed that it was definitely running either the same visit, or something similar again.
6.2 Library Service Provision for International Students:
VR reported that this was a popular event, with feedback suggesting it could be run again. The particular room at Birkbeck, however, was unsuitable, for an event on this scale.
6.3: Legal Research Skills:
RA reported that this event went very well, and expressed thanks to ML for help in providing facilities at KCL.
6.4: Supporting Dyslexic Students:
KW reported that the event went very well; feedback showed that the Arts Institute presentation was particularly well-received.

7. Future Events/Events in Planning

7.1 Disaster Management:
VR reported that planning is well underway with one speaker confirmed. The event will be running in February/March: VR to liaise with VF.
 7.2 Contract and Supplier Management:
LH reported that the event will cover the negotiation and management of contracts. It may be worth contacting suppliers directly; it may also be worth contacting UKSG. The event is scheduled to take place at the end of March, or at the start of the following term.
7.3 Managing Management Information:
ML reported that there is no progress on speakers so far, however the event will be planned as an interactive workshop, with invited speakers facilitating discussion. It will be run later on in the year.
7.4 Visit to Wiener Library:
RA reported uncertainty that this visit will be able to take place as the library is moving. RA to contact librarian.
7.5 Visit to London Library:
RA reported that contact with the library had not been made yet, but that arranging a visit should not cause any problems. The visit will take place in the Spring.
7.6 Visit to the Society of Antiquities Library:
ML reported that the visit will take place in either April or May. It will be a morning visit for circa 12 people.
7.7 Visit to Imperial:
MW reported that this is now unable to take place.
7.8 Chartermark:
The group agreed that it was best to leave this event out of the programme, as it was felt that Chartermark was not a currently a popular/relevant enough topic.
7.9 Copyright:
It was felt by the group that this event should also be put on hold.

8. AOB:
KW reported that she will run the BFI visit again as it was so popular last time.