ATTENDEES:
9:00 AM EST (GMT-5)
Alvin
Ronee
Elin
Rea
Val
4:00 PM EST (GMT-5)
Christina
Mike
Beth
Julie
Val
AGENDA
1) DGOC 2009 Projects – reviewed project list, identify top project and project leads (http://groups.google.com/group/dspace-global-outreach-committee/web/dgoc-2009-projects)
a. Dynamic Database of DSpace Instances (MIKE)
Next Steps
-Finalize/refine survey questions
-Create survey on surveymonkey.com
-Gather survey data
-Fill in survey data with student project
-Once social network is determined, decide how/if we want the dynamic database to interact/connect w/social network (create API to link them together)
-Decide where database will live – in the cloud (Amazon SimpleDB Cloud, Google Base Cloud)
-Have users update their info periodically (annually?)
b. Organize DSUG Meeting at OR2009 in Georgia & DSUG Meeting in Sweden in October 2009 (REA & JULIE for OR2009, ELIN for Sweden)
Next Steps
-Rea seeking approval from her university, should know in January
-Rea & Julie to select program committee and begin virtual meeting in mid-late January
-Proposal review/acceptance to begin in March
-Organize/host meeting
*If we hold a DSpace surgery, we should request some questions submitted in advance
c. List of projects/integrations/addons (ALVIN, RONEE, VAL)
Next Steps
-Val to work with Brad McLean to determine what if any holes are in his list
-List should be finalized projects ONLY, and include
1) include laymen explanation of usefulness
2) dentify version compatibility
3) examples/URLs of where it has been used (possible reference for help)
4) identify maintenance req’d
d. Recruit and organize a list of regional contacts for new users who want to talk with someone local (ALVIN)
Next Steps
-Identify DGOC willing to serve in this capacity and/or additional people from the SPARC RM Mtg
-Create list for publishing on the DSpace website (or wiki?)
-Refine/add to the list once the Dynamic Database is created
2) Communication/Networking Strategy (http://groups.google.com/group/dspace-global-outreach-committee/web/networking-communication-strategy---draft)
a. Communications/Networking Strategy
Create a social network searchable by area of interest or expertise (ELIN & CHRISTINA)
-->Comparison of Ning.com & Crowdvine available now (http://groups.google.com/group/dspace-global-outreach-committee/web/social-networking-tools---evaluation)
Next steps
-Agree on list of tools we're reviewing - currently Ning, Crowdvine, rSitez (Elgg, Google Friend Connect? Please add others!). It should preferably be on a platform that many people already use.
-Finalise list of requirements
-Finalise overview of features
-Compare the two lists above - select tool to use
-Establish access/authorisation policies
-Establish who should be administrators
4) Website RM page – What info is key? What is the site lacking? How should it be organized? NOT DISCUSSED
5) If we have time, a Jira walk through – new feature request/issue tracking system (NOT DISCUSSED)
