ACQNET v4n041 (August 2, 1994) URL = http://www.infomotions.com/serials/acqnet/acqnet-v4n041 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 4, No. 41, August 2, 1994 ====================================== (1) FROM: Eleanor Cook SUBJECT: Information concerning the sale of Faxon (15 lines) (2) FROM: Pamela Bluh SUBJECT: LAMA Acquisitions Systems Committee Program Summary (43 lines) (3) FROM: Scott Wicks SUBJECT: Small presses and approval plans (10 lines) (4) FROM: Judy Johnson (for Sandy Herzinger) SUBJECT: ALCTS Commerical Technical Services Committee ALA report (59 lines) (5) FROM: Karen Whittlesey SUBJECT: ALCTS Library Binding Institute (173 lines) (1)---------------------------------------------------------------- FROM: Eleanor Cook (Appalachian State U.) SUBJECT: Information concerning the sale of Faxon DATE: Mon, 1 Aug 1994 20:33:23 -0400 Many librarians are wondering about the progress of the sale of the Faxon Company. The Editorial Board of ACQNET and I decided that we would be best served by restraint in comment until the sale is completed. We agree with the list owners of SERIALST, who have observed recently in their statement: "Open discussion of the situation on the network would jeopardize the stability of the company and of many libraries' serials budgets and collections. Second, most of what we librarians are told about this topic is rumor, and we do not want to perpetuate the rumors on the network." ACQNET supports this stance. Further, we feel that SERIALST is the BEST source for factual information to appear as it is publicly announced. We urge you if you are concerned about this topic, to keep in touch with your Faxon representatives and monitor SERIALST for the latest news. (2)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Pamela Bluh (Univ. of Maryland) Subject: LAMA Acquisitions Systems Committee Program Summary Date: Wed, 20 Jul 1994 08:52:35 -0400 "Let's Negotiate: Creating and Communicating Acquisitions Management Information" was the title of the ALA program presented by the LAMA SASS Acquisitions Systems Committee and co-sponsored by the ALCTS Acquisitions Section, Acquisitions Organization and Management Committee and the ALCTS Serials Section, Acquisitions Committee. Three presentations, from slightly different, yet complimentary perspectives provided librarians with suggestions for developing acquisitions management information and communicating that information constructively. To be effective, acquisitions management reports should be developed in an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. Joseph Raker, Head of Acquisitions at the Boston Public Library, suggested that acquisitions management reports are primarily communication tools and should originate in an acquisitions unit, should be produced in a timely fashion and present information clearly, concisely and accurately. Creating an acquisitions report requires a process of negotiation so that all essential elements are incorporated and appropriate staff are consulted throughout all phases of report generation. Tia Gozzi, Associate Director of Technical Services/Libraries & Information Resources at Stanford University, speculated that 80% of the management information requested by administrators is predictable and routine in nature. Therefore, attention should be paid to finding creative yet realistic solutions for dealing with the 20% which is less routine. Ms. Gozzi suggested that in the future the value of "canned" reports will diminish and that administrators and librarians will have to become much more self-sufficient in order to satisfy their management needs. Creating a satisfactory acquisitions management report requires the collaboration of the systems librarian as well. Beth Warner, Head of the Library Systems Office at the University of Michigan, described the role of the systems librarian in this effort. The systems professional understands what resources are available locally, what might best be obtained from other sources, and can suggest ways to combine them into a meaningful report. A lively question and answer period followed the presentations and was indicative of the interest in the topic. It was clear that, regardless of the type or size of library, librarians are searching for satisfactory solutions to similar problems. (3)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Scott Wicks (Cornell Univ.) Subject: Small presses and approval plans Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 11:22:16 -0400 While meandering the booths at ALA, I stumbled upon the Consortium booth. For the few of you who don't know who they are, Consortium distributes the imprints from 31 small independent presses. What I found interesting is that they do offer approval plans for their titles. The real attractive part of their approval plan is the discount. They were offering 40-42% off list price. The discount is very attractive if the approval plan service is efficient. Has anyone else used them for approval coverage? (4)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Judy Johnson Subject: ALCTS Commerical Technical Services Committee ALA report Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 16:38:07 -0500 (CDT) This message was forwarded from Sandy Herzinger Report of the ALCTS Commercial Technical Services Committee program at ALA "Vendor User Groups: Effective Communication" was the ALA program given in Miami and sponsored by the ALCTS Commercial Technical Services Committee. It featured four speakers. Jerry Brock, a former Dynix Users' Group President and now an employee of Dynix; Anita Cook, Past-President of the Innovative Users' Group; Janifer Meldrum, Marcive; and Bob Walton, Innovative Interfaces, Inc. These speakers addressed the topic from their perspective. The speakers represented two different types of users' group: 1)user-organized and run (Dynix and Innovative) and 2) vendor-organized and run (Marcive). User-run groups are organized, having officers and often bylaws, are financially independent, and plan and run their meetings. Vendor-run groups do not have officers or bylaws and meetings are planned and run by the vendor. User groups give an opportunity for users and vendors to make connections. Meetings of both types of users' groups give an opportunity for the vendor to introduce staff, present new products, review services, and exchange ideas with users, sometimes in small group discussions. User-run groups need to: 1) be self-reliant and autonomous with their own set of priorities; 2) be willing to listen to the vendor and willing to speak up; 3) provide group participation through elected positions and volunteers; 4) build consensus within the group; and 5) have bylaws that are focused, flexible, and kept up-to-date. This type of group often has an enhancement process to influence changes in the existing products and development of new products. Listserves which are sponsored by users' groups give members an opportunity to exchange ideas and request and receive information from other users. The vendors monitor the listserves, but usually do not participate, even when there is misinformation on the Internet. Users need to keep in mind that vendors usually monitor each other's listserves to see what their competitors are doing. Vendor-run groups may have meetings at several conferences during the year. They see these meetings as an opportunity to discuss how their services are being used, share that information with other users, network with users, and increase the comfort level of customers. Marcive is finding that e-mail is eclipsing the users' group meetings as a means of communication. E-mail can reach customers who cannot attend meetings; requestors can get immediate response; it is often faster and more accurate than a phone call; and employees at Marcive can have a paper copy, if needed. They also have a listserv which is used for announcements, etc. to customers. These users' groups may differ in organization and how they are run, however they are an important part of vendor-customer communication and will continue to be so in the forseeable future. (5)---------------------------------------------------------------- From: Karen Whittlesey (ALA/ALCTS) Subject: ALCTS Institute on Library Binding Date: Thu, 21 Jul 1994 17:20:52 -0400 ALCTS Institute on Library Binding New Directions in Library Binding Institute September 30-October 1, 1994 Hotel Normandy, Minneapolis, Minnesota This institute is designed to train library staff in the administrative and operational functions of a library binding program. Supervisors of serials, technical services, binding and preservation units will find the curriculum most useful. Goals and Objectives Through a detailed understanding of changes in the processes and materials used by library binders, participants will learn to administer, evaluate and improve their operations to provide an effective, preservation-conscious binding program. Using plenary sessions and small group practicums, the institute will: * Assess binding methods available under the LBI Standard for Library Binding (8th ed.) * Offer hands-on instruction for implementing a process for choosing binding methods * Provide guidelines for establishing library specifications for specific binding tasks * Provide guidelines for identifying volumes that should not or cannot be bound and outline alternative ways of preserving them * Offer recommendations for reorienting and upgrading the library binding program Housing: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Normandy, the site of the institute, at a special conference rate of $75.00 for a single or double room until September 8. Call the hotel directly for your reservation, mentioning the Library Binding Institute. The phone number is 612-370-1400. Fees and Registration Registration fees are $145 for ALCTS members, $190 for ALA members, and $235 for non-members. Registration will be accepted in order of receipt for up to the maximum of 100 people, and must be postmarked, faxed, or telephoned by September 15, 1994. Cancellations will be accepted only until September 15, 1994 (subject to a $25 processing fee). Faculty: Wes Boomgaarden (Ohio State University), Gregor Campbell (Campbell-Logan Bindery), John Dayton (Consultant, Kingsport, Tenn.), Carol Eyler (Mercer University), Sally Grauer (Library Binding Institute), Ivan Hanthorn (Iowa State University), Fritz James (Library Binding Service), James Mason (Kansas State University), Jan Merrill-Oldham (University of Connecticut), Paul Parisi (Acme Bookbinding). Program Outline Friday, September 30, 1994 8:15-8:45 Continental breakfast, registration 8:45-9:00 Welcome -- Sally Grauer (Library Binding Institute) 9:00-9:30 Library Binding in the 1990s: An Industry Still Changing -- Gregor Campbell. The President of the Library Binding Institute defines the industry and looks to the future of library binding. 9:30-10:30 The Making of the Modern Book -- John Dayton. The knowledge of what makes a publishers' binding is necessary to understanding the process of library binding. 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-noon A Book and a Binding: Making Sense of the Possibilities -- Jan Merrill-Oldham. Methods of leaf attachment are the heart of library binding, and understanding them is a major part of the decision-making process. Noon-1:30 Lunch -- Courtesy of Library Binding Institute, Sally Grauer, Executive Director. 1:30-2:00 A Book and a Binding, continued. 2:00-2:30 Library Binding: A Collaborative Process, A Shared Responsibility (video tape) 2:30-3:00 Break 3:00-5:00 Preservation Decision-Making (small group practicums) -- Members of the faculty. Saturday, October 1 8:30-9:00 Continental breakfast 9:00-9:30 Binding Materials, Traditional and New -- Fritz James. An overview of the quality materials used in library binding as well as the latest in automated equipment for the bindery. 9:30-10:30 Weighing the Technical Options -- Paul Parisi. The Library Binding Institute Standard for Library Binding and the Guide offer many options that make library binding a complex process. Here's how best to make good choices. 10:30-11:00 Break 11:00-11:45 Collections Conservation: Complement and Substitute for Library Binding -- Wes Boomgaarden. The relationship between in-house repair and library binding offers new options to a library's binding program. 11:45-1:15 Lunch (on your own) 1:15-2:00 Managing a Quality Control Program That Makes the Quality Difference -- Carol Eyler. Explores the librarian's crucial role in assuring high quality library binding via a thorough understanding of binding principles and practice, vigorous inspection of materials, and ongoing communication with the binder. 2:00-2:45 Panel Discussion. Panelists will respond to a series of questions. 2:45-3:00 Star Gazing -- Jan Merrill-Oldham. Thoughts about the knowledge gained from the Institute and a look to the future. 3:00-3:05 Concluding Remarks -- Sally Grauer Registration Form (4543) Association for Library Collections & Technical Services New Directions In Library Binding September 30-October 1, 1994, Hotel Normandy, Minneapolis, Minnesota You may register by phone, fax, e-mail, or mail. 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