Template for a New Interest Group
Copy this template to create a page for your new Interest Group.
Scope & Objectives
Write a lightweight statement of the topic, the scope, and objectives of discussion of the interest group.
Running Meeting Notes
Ask the Community Manager to create a Running Meeting Notes document for the new interest group. This document will live in the Samvera Community Google Docs drive and
Meeting Time, Connection Information, and Communication Channels
When will the group meet?
This can be decided by those who attend the kick-off or first official call, or can be set by the founding group of individuals from at least three institutions who commit to facilitating the calls.
Timing should take time zones into consideration. The most popular times to allow for inclusion of attendees from Pacific Time through UK/Central European Time is between 11AM - 2PM Eastern. Prioritize a time that allows for easy facilitation by those who are starting the interest group.
Interest Groups usually meet once per month. For example, every third Tuesday at 11AM Eastern/8AM PT. Use the Samvera Community Calendar to pick a time that does not conflict with an existing group.
How will the group meet?
Include recurring meeting connection information (for example Zoom, Google Meet, Big Blue Button, etc). If you need help with this or would like to use the Community Zoom account, reach out to the Community Manager.
How will the group communicate?
This section should also specify which Slack channel and email lists will be used to communicate about upcoming calls.
Ask the Community Manager if you’d like a new topic channel for your interest group. Otherwise, select an existing channel for discussion and announcements.
Interest groups should use an existing email list (samvera-tech and/or samvera-community) to communicate to the Community and remind them of upcoming calls.
Facilitating Members
At least three organizations must be represented to start interest group, and to ensure it has a facilitator for each call. Anyone may start an interest group or attend an interest group call.
facilitator's name here, facilitator's institution here
facilitator's name here, facilitator's institution here
facilitator's name here, facilitator's institution here
If facilitators need to step away and cannot find replacements, or if the group is winding down, contact the Community Manager for help finding new facilitation or sunsetting the group.
Resources
Include helpful links here