ACQNET v3n081 (October 6, 1993) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v3n081 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 81, October 6, 1993 ======================================= (1) FROM: Donna Hawk SUBJECT: Out-of-print vendors (9 lines) (2) FROM: Richard Jasper SUBJECT: _BIP Plus_ (17 lines) (3) FROM: Pamela Bluh SUBJECT: Esther J. Piercy Award nominations (84 lines) (4) FROM: Judy Luther SUBJECT: Charleston preconferences (37 lines) (1)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Donna Hawk Subject: Out-of-Print Book Dealers Date: Tue, 5 Oct 1993 14:00:14 -0400 I am looking for an out-of-print book dealer who could help me locate several titles. I would like names of dealers who are well known and deal in quantity preferably. If anyone knows of such an animal please e-mail me (Donna Hawk) at HAWK@CSTCC.CC.TN.US. Thank you for your help. (2)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Richard Jasper (Emory University) Subject: Books in Print Plus Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1993 15:19:40 -0400 (EDT) Have any of you all networked _Books in Print Plus_? We find that our acquisitions and collection management units both have enough need to consult it on a regular basis that we really have to think about getting two copies, even though the two units are only separated by about 50 feet. Ditto, the Chemistry Library, located across campus, needs access and there's a general perception that our patrons would like to see it, too. May I please have names of people I could contact about this? Would you have suggestions on whether it is a good enough system (we have some doubts) to make available to the public? Is there an alternative? We gave up, for example, _Ulrich's Plus_ in favor of Ebsco's _Serials Directory_ last year, much to Collection Management's delight. (3)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Pamela Bluh (University of Maryland) Subject: 1994 Esther J. Piercy Award Date: Wed, 6 Oct 1993 08:12:05 -0400 October 1, 1993 Dear Colleague: The Piercy Award Jury of the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) is seeking nominations for the 1994 Esther J. Piercy Award. Esther J. Piercy was active in the Association and served for many years as the editor of Journal of cataloging and classification and its successor, Library resources and technical services. The Piercy Award was established in 1968 to recognize a librarian with less than ten years professional experience who has shown notable leadership qualities and the promise of continuing contributions to the field of technical services. In addition to a citation, the award carries with it a cash grant of $1,500 generously provided by Yankee Book Peddler, Inc. The Award Jury hopes you will take time to reflect on the talents and achievements of colleagues and nominate a candidate who meets the Award criteria. Information on the nominating process as well as a list of previous recipients accompanies this letter. Please submit nominations by December 1, 1993. 1994 ESTHER J. PIERCY AWARD - NOMINATION PROCEDURE The Esther J. Piercy Award is presented to a librarian with not more than ten years of professional experience who has demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership and the promise of continuing contributions to the field of technical services, including acquisitions, cataloging and classification, collection management and development, preservation and reproduction of library materials, and serials. Nominations shall be evaluated according to the following criteria: Leadership in professional associations Contributions to the development, application, or utilization of new or improved methods, techniques and routines Contribution to the professional literature Research and study in technical services Promise for continuing contributions and leadership in technical services Letters of nomination and endorsement should be sent to the chair of the Award Jury no later than December 1, 1993 and should include: - Name of nominee - Date nominee entered first professional position - Formal statement of nomination, with a brief rationale for the nomination - The nominee's resume or narrative career outline - Letters of endorsement from others in support of the nomination Resumes and letters of endorsement need not be submitted with the nomination, but may be submitted under separate cover. Nominations and supporting documentation may be submitted by mail, fax or e-mail to: Pamela Bluh Chair, 1994 Piercy Award Jury Marshall Law Library University of Maryland School of Law 20 North Paca Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-706-7400 FAX: 410-706-8354 e-mail: pbluh@umab.umd.edu (4)------------------------------------------------------------------------ From: Judy Luther (Faxon Company) Subject: Preconference seminar Date: Fri, 1 Oct 1993 14:40:29 -0400 PRECONFERENCES to 1993 CHARLESTON CONFERENCE - Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1-5 pm **Negotiating Synergy - Working Things Out: The Art of Negotiating Co-chaired by Judy Luther, Faxon Company and John Sector, Yankee Book Peddler. Learn Non-confrontational Negotiation; Conflict Resolution; Communication. Set effective win/win objectives which accomplish results and improve the value of working relationships. Recognize the impact of perceptions on results you get. Develop a style that works for you. Understand your counterpart's initiatives (determine what the other party wants). Avoid common errors and pitfalls. Presented by Paul Clipp, MBA, Harvard Business School, Director of the Southern Associates, Consultant to Fortune 500 Companies, not-for-profit organizations, government; Adjunct faculty at Clemson University. **Serials Cancellations: An update on the serials cancellation crisis. Are the techniques and methods working? Deana Astle, Clemson University: Some New Techniques: are we over the crisis? Chuck Hamaker, Louisiana State University: How are Europeans approaching cancellation? Rolf Hasslow, Chalmers University of Technology Library: Are the methods working? Susan Zappen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Library: What is going to happen next? To request a preconference brochure, please contact Dorina Harmon at Phone: 803-953-5822 or via fax at 803-953-1454 or via the Internet at Harmond@CofC.edu. Please include your fax number to receive full information. ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 81 ****** END OF FILE ******