ALCTS Network News v13n09 (May 1, 1997) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v13n09.txt ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 13, Number 9 May 1, 1997 In this issue SIGN UP FOR ALCTS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION ON HOME PAGE MIDWINTER DISCUSSION GROUP REPORTS, PART I ALCTS STAFF RECEIVE ALA STAFF SERVICE AWARDS NEW MEMBERS ROUND TABLE IN SAN FRANCISCO OIF ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL CHANGES ************ SIGN UP FOR ALCTS' 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA CELEBRATION ON HOME PAGE ALCTS celebrates its ruby anniversary this year with a celebration on June 27 at the Ansel Adams Center for Photography in San Francisco (see AN2 v9_no8). Information and registration are available on the ALCTS home page (www.ala.org/alcts.html). Of course, you may still sign up by contacting LaToya Cummings at lcumming@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5035, or by sending email to the ALCTS office at alcts@ala.org. ************ MIDWINTER DISCUSSION GROUP REPORTS, PART I The following are brief summaries of discussions that took place in the meetings of ALCTS discussion groups that convened at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Washington D.C. Due to space constraints they are included here rather than in the ALCTS Newsletter. Included are groups for which the newsletter editor received reports as of March 20. More information may be obtained by contacting the group chairs, whose names appear in parentheses following the names of the respective discussion groups. Divisionwide Discussion Groups The Computer Files Discussion Group (Elizabeth Allerton and Robert Warwick) focused on the selection and processing of Internet resources in its Saturday meeting; the Sunday meeting was taken up with reports from the utilities, recaps on related meetings of interest, and a report by John Byrum on the history and status of ISBD(ER). Attendees at the Creative Ideas in Technical Services Discussion Group (Margaret Mering and Judy L. Johnson) meeting were offered a choice among four topics discussed in a "round table" forum: "Flexible Staffing Through Telecommuting," "The Future of the Cataloger," "The Relationship of Library Directors to Technical Services," and "The Effect of Electronic Materials on Technical Services." The Pre-Order and Pre-Catalog Searching Discussion Group (Barbara L. Albee) examined the topic "What does the future hold? Changing Roles in Technical Services." Panelists Robin Crumrin, IUPUI University Libraries; Phelix B. Hanible, University of Southern California; and Lise Brackbill, Cornell University, noted changes in organizational structure and in individual duties in their institutions. The Role of the Professional in Academic Research Technical Services Departments Discussion Group (Marilyn Myers) presented "Blurring the Lines: Mingling Technical and Public Service Responsibilities," a discussion on assigning reference responsibility to technical services staff and vice-versa. The discussion featured Farzaneh Razzaghi, University of Texas-Pan American, and Laura G. Harper, University of Mississippi. The Scholarly Communication Discussion Group (Stella Bentley) meeting centered on the topic of principles for acquiring and licensing information in digital formats. David Farrell presented principles developed by the University of California Collection Development Committee. Acquisitions Section The Acquisitions Librarians/Vendors of Library Materials Discussion Group (Amira Aaron and Dan Gottlieb) titled their meeting "Virtual Acquisitions: Blessing or Burden?" Speakers John Tagler, Elsevier Science, and Suzanne Wilson-Higgins, Blackwell Ltd., addressed the issues of acquiring library materials in electronic formats, touching on the roles of publishers and vendors in providing access to these materials. The group plans to continue this discussion at the annual conference, where the emphasis will be on solutions to the problems. The Gifts and Exchange Discussion Group (Lucien R. Rossignol) meeting included an update on revisions being made on the Gifts and Exchange SPEC Kit, discussion on design for a gifts and exchange homepage, and a paper by Trisha Davis on redesigning the gifts and exchange program at the University of Ohio. Cataloging and Classification Section The Catalog Management Discussion Group (James T. Richardson) discussed the Program for Cooperative Cataloging's core-records project and the implications for catalog management for libraries choosing to participate. There are presently twenty institutional participants, with the number expected to increase dramatically. Presenters Kate Harcourt, Columbia University, former trainer for the BIBCO segment of PCC (of which the core-records project is a major component), and Christian Boissonnas, Cornell University, former member of the PCC Executive Council, described the experiences through which they had passed in seeking to implement core-level cataloging at their libraries. They also offered practical suggestions to those among the audience who were from institutions which might be considering adoption of the program. The Cataloging and Classification Research Discussion Group (Marcia Evans) invited James Agenbroad, Senior Systems Analyst at the Library of Congress, to speak on two issues: creating dynamic displays for browsing hierarchical classification schemes and improving cataloging of non-roman language materials in automated catalogs. Alva Stone, Head of Cataloging at Florida State University Law Library, gave a report on a recent seminar held to bring library practitioners in touch with library researchers. Her report included an outline of trends in library research and recent research in technical services. The ALCTS CCS/MAGERT Map Cataloging Discussion Group (Barbara Rapoport) discussed inconsistencies that have been observed in practices for creating bibliographic records for maps in the national utilities. Two specific issues addressed were the use of bracketed supplied titles in the 245 field for maps sets without a collective title and the relationship that should exist in map series between analytic records, the series authority record, and a corresponding serial record. Collection Management and Development Section The Chief Collection Development Officers of Large Research Libraries Discussion Group (Ross W. Atkinson) discussed ways in which technology and changing economics are impacting the nature of collection development. New trends include increased consortial activity, state level initiatives to develop networks and technical infrastructure, remote storage facilities, increased use of commercial document delivery, licensing models for electronic resources, and new methods in foreign/international acquisitions. ************ ALCTS STAFF RECEIVE ALA STAFF SERVICE AWARDS Several ALCTS staff were presented with ALA Staff Service Awards at a ceremony held April 28 in Chicago. Karen Muller, Executive Director, ALCTS, was recognized for 10 years of service to ALA. Yvonne McLean, ALCTS Program Assistant, and Beatrice Calvin, ALCTS Program Assistant for Budget/Publications, were also each honored for 10 years of service. ALA Staff Service Awards are given to recognize staff completing 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years with the association. The awards were presented by Elizabeth Martinez, ALA Executive Director, Mary Somerville, ALA President, and Barbara Ford, ALA President-Elect. ************ NEW MEMBERS ROUND TABLE IN SAN FRANCISCO Are you a library science student or a new member of ALA? Will you be attending the Annual Conference in San Francisco? Is this your first trip to Baghdad-by-the-Bay? Would you like information to reacquaint yourself with the city? If you've answered "Yes!" to any of these questions then the New Members Round Table in San Francisco web page is for you! Our web page provides information regarding our organization with links to the NMRT Home Page and the NMRT Committee Interest Form. We also highlight our activities and progrmas that are scheduled during the Annual Conference. They include the Mentor Program which matches seasoned conference attendees with library science students or new members, the Orientation Program, the President's Program and the complete schedule of NMRT meetings and activities. NMRT members are invited to register for booth duty using the web-based volunteer form. You can read about the winners of the EBSCO/NMRT Scholarship, the Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and the 3M/NMRT Professional Development Grant. Don't miss our "Information Please" section with links to hotels, restaurants, local information and areas of interest in and around the San Francisco Bay area. Visit our area often during the coming weeks as you prepare for the Annual Conference. Our URL is: http://www.libraries.psu.edu/iasweb/ala-nmrt/sanfran.htm We hope to see you at our functions in San Francisco. Have a happy and enjoyable conference! --Lori Ann Barnes elhewie@is2.nyu.edu ************ OIF ANNOUNCES PERSONNEL CHANGES There are two new changes in ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. Cynthia Robinson, who has served as administrative assistant for the past five years, has been promoted to Associate Director of OIF, the position previously held by Donna Reidy Pistolis. Robinson will receive her MLS from Rosary College on May 3. The new administrative assistant is Joey Malapitan, who comes to ALA with various association and conference planning experience. ************ ALCTS NETWORK NEWS (ISSN 1056-6694) is published irregularly by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, a division of the American Library Association. Editorial offices: ALCTS, 50 E. 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