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The ALCTS Collection Management Section invites you to submit a proposal to present at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Conference in Seattle, WA. This session will take place onSunday, Jan 27, from 4–5pm.
Theme:Developing Collections in a Dynamic World: A Discussion of Changing Ideas, Roles and Organizational Structures
We are seeking proposals for short presentations that address any of the following topics:
· Collection philosophy and strategy, including how your library defines and serves the information needs of users
· Any changes in the use or development of business models relevant to collection development such as the expansion of patron-driven acquisitions or mediated document delivery
· Centralized vs. distributed collection development, including the roles of different units in making decisions and conducting operations relevant to collection development
· Organizational change or realignment of priorities in your library that impact collection development such as a greater or reduced role for liaison librarians in selecting information resources
· The creation of new positions with responsibilities relevant to developing or managing collections of information resources
Proposals from all types of libraries are welcome.
Submit proposals by November 26st.The committee will review and respond to applicants byearly December.
Thanks,
Maria on behalf of the ALCTS CMS Executive Committee
Maria Savova| Director of Scholarly Information Resources | The Claremont Colleges Library
800 North Dartmouth Ave. | Claremont, CA 91711
Phone: (909) 607-1828 |maria.savova_at_claremont.edu
Received on Tue Nov 13 2018 - 18:45:32 EST