ACQNET v3n012 (February 11, 1993) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acq-v3n012 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 12, February 11, 1993 ========================================= (1) FROM: Christian SUBJECT: Who's new on ACQNET today (24 lines) (2) FROM: Richard Jasper SUBJECT: Technical services organization (24 lines) (3) FROM: Rosann Bazirjian SUBJECT: Technical services organization (24 lines) (4) FROM: Theresa Connaughton SUBJECT: Technical services organization, TQM (25 lines) (5) FROM: Sherry Keen SUBJECT: Migration between automated systems (18 lines) (6) FROM: Wayne Perryman SUBJECT: Performance bonds (19 lines) (1)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: February 11, 1993 From: Christian Subject: Who's new on ACQNET today Whitney Diann Halcomb Student Univ. of Kentucky College of Library & Info. Science E-mail: WDHALC00@UKCC.UKY.EDU Genevieve S. Owens Head of Collection Development University of Missouri - St. Louis Libraries E-mail: SGOWENS@UMSLVMA.UMSL.EDU Elma Anderson Serials Librarian Marywood College Library E-mail: ANDERSON@MARYWOOD1.MARYWOOD.EDU Rosalind Walcott Biology Librarian SUNY - Stony Brook Biology Library E-mail: ROSALIND.WALCOTT@SUNYSB.EDU (2)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 09 Feb 93 21:24:42 EST From: Richard Jasper (Emory University) Subject: More on TS organization I appreciated the juxtaposition of issues 10 and 11, received just now. In # 10 we're discussing "cataloging upon receipt" and, voila, in # 11 we have the contents listing for the coming issue of _LAPT_, which includes transcripts of the talks Rosann Bazirjian, Trisha Davis and I gave at the ALCTS Automated Acquisitions/In Process Control Discussion Group meeting in San Francisco last summer. The main thrust of the conversation, as captured in Trisha's title, was the "blurring of lines" between acquisitions and cataloging wrought by integrated library systems. Ditto, if you *still* haven't had a chance, take a look at the immediate previous _LAPT_, which includes a whole raft of articles on reorganization models and experiences, including the one Jane Treadwell and I wrote on what we've done here at Emory. And, no, _LAPT_ does not have me on retainer to do endorsements, although I'm thinking about getting an agent... (3)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1993 08:42:27 EST From: Rosann Bazirjian Subject: Technical services organization Syracuse University combined the former Acquisitions and Cataloging departments into one department in July, 1991, which we have named Bibliographic Services. We now have, within the Department, a Monograph Unit, Serials Unit, Receiving/Accounting Unit and some Sections within those units. We did merge some functions at that time, i.e. receiving and accounting, and are continuing to blend the two former departments more and more. For example, our Searching Section has slowly been incorporating what had previously been purely cataloging functions through these months, and Serials receiving and adds are now being done by the same group of individuals. However, we need to continue to merge functions as automation dictates our workflow, and as our identity as one department evolves. Toward that end, we are at the preliminary stages of looking into the possibility of leading LC tapes as a resource file into our NOTIS system, and moving copy cataloging into the receiving function. Joyce Ogburn's description of how this operates at Yale was wonderful! Can anyone else speak to this issue? How has the mounting of tapes altered workflow, and have you noticed any significant cost savings? (4)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 93 09:16:08 MST From: Theresa Connaughton (Los Alamos Natl. Lab.) <082744@alliance.lanl.gov> Subject: Technical services organization Joe Barker's observation on the rampant reorganization of acquisitions departments seems to bear out in my own organization. A year ago we consolidated acquisitions and cataloging, added a new function called database administration, and created a new department called Collection Management. It is quite a challenge to be the only manager for a department that numbers 22 individuals. Fortunately, quality management principles were making inroads into our organizations just in time. My experience is that all the quality management buzzwords about the power of employee empowerment is true! It hasn't always been very easy as new power relationships evolve. It is especially hard for managers who are highly into control for their department (like I am) and for the first-line manager to watch a transfer of power take place. I have to redefine my role and become more of a facilitator as I observe the employees with the profound knowledge of their jobs tackle issues head on and succeed. With a firm grasp of data collection techniques, how to interpret the data collected, our first team, charged with improving document delivery, continues to demonstrate continuous quality improvement. It is exciting to observe and participate. (5)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 10 Feb 1993 16:02 EDT From: Sherry Keen (Brandeis University) Subject: Acquisitions automation At Brandeis University we are preparing to implement a new automated acquisitions system. I would like to know how others who have converted from one acquisitions system to another have handled historical questions. How long have you been able to keep your old system active for problem solving? If you have not been able to keep it active, how have you handled information needed from you old system? Paper copy, microfiche copy??? How many years have you archived and have you ever had the need to use your archive tape? What problems/issues should I be real careful about? Have you kept paper files/reports of any information that you found useful? or not useful? I would appreciate any information regarding issues you encountered that may be helpful to us. (6)---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DATE: Wednesday, 10 February 93 08:03:48 CST FROM: Wayne Perryman (Univ. of Texas) Subject: Performance bonds I was curious whether other libraries were either using, or considering using, performance bonds to help ensure that a particular vendor fulfills contracted services and to protect the library from financial harm should the vendor default on that provision of services. I am aware that, in the past, such instruments have been used in contractual arrangements for subscription services, since those entail a substantial outlay of money on the part of the library well in advance of supply of services or materials. In more recent times, however, I have not heard much discussion of performance bonds and I wondered if there had been a resurgence of interest in them in these volatile economic times. I would appreciate any thoughts or discussion on this topic. I would also be interested in whether libraries were using performance bonds for arrangements other than subscription services. ******* END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 12 ****** END OF FILE *******