ACQNET v4n036 (June 13, 1994) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v4n036 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 36, June 13, 1994 ===================================== (1) FROM: Christian Boissonnas SUBJECT: A Vision for Acquisitions (46 lines) (2) FROM: Peter Stevens SUBJECT: _Books In Print Online_ (8 lines) (3) FROM: Pamela Bluh SUBJECT: ALA Program Announcment (31 lines) (4) FROM: Caroline Early SUBJECT: ALA Meeting Announcment (13 lines) (5) FROM: Ron Ray SUBJECT: ALA Meeting Announcement (29 lines) (6) FROM: Ann O'Neill SUBJECT: ALA Meeting Announcement (26 lines) (1)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Christian Boissonnas (Cornell U.) Subject: A Vision for Acquisitions Date: Tue, 31 May 1994 23:09:26 -0400 Bravo to the Feather River thinkers for their Vision for Acquisitions statement (ACQNET 4:33(4)). I was at Feather River, but left before that session during which the statement was written. I am really sorry I had to leave. I won't comment on Joe Barker's contribution, except to say that he is, of course, right and we should thank him for voicing what we privately fantasize. Joe always had this ability to make us see the essential things in life and in us. I do want to say a couple of words about the vision statement. The section on Values and Beliefs includes two strong, vibrant, statements: nos. 1 and 2. They are flags that acquisitions people can hold proudly in front of them. Statement no. 3 is weaker. It says: "Acquisitions embraces both access and ownership, regardless of the technology." What does "regardless of the technology" mean? How can acquisitions embrace anything? What they tried to say, I expect, is that acquisitions is a vital link (see 1 above) to all information, whether it is to be owned, leased, accessed under licenses, or merely pointed to. In other words, acquisitions has a role to play with these other, newer formats of information delivery. Or were our friends trying to say something else? Statement no. 4 "Acquisitions values its staff" sounds flat and defensive. Besides, it goes without saying. We are librarians, aren't we? Someone who doesn't value people cannot be much of a librarian. Why else are we in this business but for people? Were you trying to say that acquisitions staff are valuable and got mixed up? If so, forget it. Saying it doesn't make it true. It's what you actually do that makes you valuable, doing a professional job in a professional, responsible, way. I would leave that one out. The Purpose statement is terrific. In fact it is superb and I would incorporate it in the mission. The Mission statement isn't one. If anything it is a value and should be in the earlier section. I know that Karen said we would read more about this in _LAPT_, but I would hate to have to wait until that issue comes out to discuss this further and in more depth. How about it Karen? What else can you tell us? (2)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Stevens (Univ. of WA) Subject: _Books In Print Online_ Date: Thu, 2 Jun 1994 12:03:20 -0400 Here at the University of Washington Libraries, we have _Books In Print Online_ on our campus network. I would like to hear from any other libraries that have loaded tapes and mounted BIP on their campus network (since we are exploring the implementation of links between BIP and our library holdings and between BIP and our bookstore inventory). Please e-mail me directly and I will summarize what I learn on ACQNET if there are responses. (3)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bluh (U. of Maryland School of Law) Subject: Program Announcement - LAMA Acquisitions Systems Committee Date: Tue, 7 Jun 1994 11:03:53 -0400 PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT: ALA Annual Conference, Miami Beach LAMA SYSTEMS AND SERVICES SECTION, ACQUISITIONS SYSTEMS COMMITTEE MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1994 9:30 AM DORAL OCEAN BEACH - MEDITERRANEAN CENTER "LET'S NEGOTIATE: CREATING AND COMMUNICATING ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT INFORMATION" In the face of increasing financial pressures and at a time of considerable change in acquisitions, it is vital that acquisitions professionals and library administrators obtain management information which will enable them to plan strategically for the future. The development of useful acquisitions management reports should be a joint venture between various constituencies in the library. This program will provide administrators at various levels within the organization, and in different kinds of organizations, with suggestions on creating appropriate management information and communicating that information effectively. Co-sponsored by the ALCTS Acquisitions Section, Acquisitions Organization and Management Committee and the ALCTS Serials Section, Acquisitions Committee, the program will feature presentations by Tia Gozzi, Associate Director of Technical Services at Stanford University; Joe Raker, Acquisitions Librarian, Boston Public Library; and Beth Warner, Head, Library Systems Office, University of Michigan. Following the presentations, there will be ample time for questions and a general discussion. Please join us for what should be a valuable and thought-provoking session. (4)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Caroline Early (Nat'l Agricultural Lib.) Subject: ALA Meeting Announcement Date: Fri, 3 Jun 1994 14:55:14 -0400 The theme at the up-coming ALA Annual Convention for the Acquisitions Topics for Public Libraries Discussion Group is: "Multi-Cultural Acquisitions" The discussion will focus on vendors or distributors of African American, African, Asian and Caribbean materials. Time: Sunday, June 26, 8:30-11:00 Place: Miami Beach Convention Center, Room A203 Discussion Group Chair: Joanne Adetayo Chief of Acquisitions DC Public Library (5)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ron Ray (Univ. of the Pacific) Subject: ALCTS Acquisitions Administrators Discussion Group Date: Mon, 6 Jun 1994 13:32:51 -0700 ALCTS Acquisitions Administrators Discussion Group ALA Annual Conference in Miami June 26, 1994, 10:30 - 12 noon Miami Beach Convention Center, Room D240 "What are the 10 most important things acquisitions librarians should be doing in the mid-1990's? In his "Whither Acquisitions Librarians?" posting to ACQNET, Christian Boissonnas lamented the absence of acqusitions librarians from a number of portentous discussions and projects. Judging from other postings to ACQNET and comments in various settings, many acquisitions librarians, on the other hand, already feel taxed to the limit with downsizing, reorganizations, proliferating technology, cancellation projects, budget woes, and so on. This discussion aspires to identify and prioritize the most critical activities/projects/ideas that acquisitions librarians should be involved in now. Joyce Ogburn (Yale University) and Christian Boissonas (Cornell University) will initiate the discussion, each reviewing crucial priorities for the acquisitions librarian. Chair: Ron Ray (Univ. of the Pacific) Vice Chair/Chair Elect: Nancy Slight-Gibney (Univ. of Oregon) Note: This Discussion Group immediately follows the Acquisitions Librarians/Vendors of Library Materials DG. (6)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Ann O'Neill (Univ. of NC at Chapel Hill) Subject: ALA Meeting Announcement: Do I REALLY want a Ph.D.? Date: Sat, 11 Jun 1994 11:29 -0500 (EST) "Do I REALLY want/need at Ph.D.?" Sponsored by the Doctoral Students Committee of LRRT. Saturday, June 25th, 9:30-11:00 a.m. (Fountainbleau-LeMans, according to preliminary room schedule - check program) This discussion is intended for those people thinking about getting a Ph.D. in LIS or related fields. A panel of current and recently completed doctoral students will discuss issues that include: Do I need or want a Ph.D. ? Is a doctorate appropriate for my career goals? What should I think about as I make my decision? How do I select the program that fits my needs? What should I expect? Three speakers will share their thoughts and experiences and the floor will then be opened for questions and discussion. If you are thinking about getting a doctorate, or trying to decide which school to attend, please come to the meeting and share the experiences of people currently in doctoral programs. Speakers: Mary Cissell - Texas Woman's University Amy Knapp - University of Pittsburgh John Moorman - University of Illinois Discussion Leader: Ann O'Neill - University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 36 ****** END OF FILE ******