DUX Community Engagement Standing Group (DCESG)

Background

The DUX Community Engagement Standing Group (DCESG) was established to continue the work of the Discovery Training Coordination Standing Group, which planned and coordinated training efforts within the DUX area. The DCESG is composed of staff from Alliance member libraries with interest and varying levels of experience in building community and training focused on supporting patrons and user communities.

The DCESG responds to the needs and interests of member libraries and their staff through discussions, training, and information sharing. Areas of focus include fostering community and inclusive engagement.

Charge

Proceeding from the statements above, the DCESG:

  • Organizes and facilitates monthly community calls, including consultation and coordination with other DUX standing groups for content generation.
  • Supports open lines of communication and opportunities for feedback and participation.
  • Develops panel and stand-alone training sessions that address emerging issues and priorities.
  • Maintains awareness of concerns and impacts in our communities of practice.
  • Collaborates with other Alliance groups to achieve training-related objectives.

Goals & Deliverables

The DCESG will work toward the following goals and deliverables in FY25 (October 2024 – June 2025):

  • Coordinate DUX Community Calls, including identifying topics and speakersĀ and collaborating with the other DUX standing groups (ASG, DEISG, and UXSG).
  • Develop panel and stand-alone training sessions of interest to the DUX community.
  • Share information of interest via the DUX discussion list.

Members

Michelle Desilets

Portland State University

Term: Sept 2023 – June 2025

Jackie Holodak

Oregon Institute of Technology

Alex Kim

University of Washington

Term: October 2024 – June 2025

Pamela Martin

Chair, DUX Community Engagement SG FY 25

University of Idaho

Term: July 2024 – June 2025

Ella Padden

University of Oregon

Term: October 2024 – June 2025

Taylor Ralph

Oregon State University

Term: October 2024 – June 2025

Jen Saulnier Lange

Washington State University

Term: October 2024 – June 2025

Veronica Vichit-Vadakan

Portland Community College

Term: Sept 2023 – June 2025

Staff

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Amy Coughenour

Program Manager, Diversity & User Experience, and Consortial Training Coordinator

Orbis Cascade Alliance

Work Phone: (541) 203-0166

Pronouns: she/her/hers