ALCTS Network News v15n16 (April 23, 1998) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v15n16.txt ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 15, Number 16 April 23, 1998 In this issue ALCTS PRESIDENT'S PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON THE HUMAN SIDE OF OUTSOURCING ALA IMPLEMENTS DIAL-BY-NAME FULBRIGHT APPLICATIONS READY FOR 1999-2000 OCLC ISSUES MARC CODING GUIDELINES FOR E-RESOURCES ECPA ANNOUNCES PRESERVATION MAP OF EUROPE ************ ALCTS PRESIDENT'S PROGRAM TO FOCUS ON THE HUMAN SIDE OF OUTSOURCING Outsourcing of library functions has been widely discussed in recent years, but little attention has been paid to the human side of the equation. How is an organization's staff affected by a decision to outsource? Are there steps managers can take to better prepare their staffs for outsourcing? Joyce Carter, Assistant Vice-President for Human Resources at Wright State University, will bring these issues into focus as she presents "Surviving or Thriving": The Impact of Outsourcing on Organizations and Employees." Following Carter's presentation, panelists Carol Olsen, Dale Hague and Lynne Branche-Brown will examine the issues as they relate to libraries and librarians. Olsen will discuss the effects of the outsourcing initiatives at the Stanford University Libraries on the libraries' personnel. Hague and Branche-Brown will consider the impact of outsourcing on the career paths of librarians and discuss the factors that led them to move to the vendor environment. As more and more libraries consider outsourcing technical services functions, increasing numbers of library employees are affected. This program is relevant for libraries who have already outsourced and for those who are considering outsourcing options. It will be of interest to technical services librarians and managers of libraries of all types and sixes who are thinking about or have decided to pursue outsourcing any component of their technical services operation. The ALCTS President's Program, organized by the ALCTS Commercial Technical Services Committee, will be held on Monday, June 29, 1998, from 10:00-12:30, immediately following the ALCTS Membership Meeting and Awards Program (which begins at 9:30). ************ ALA IMPLEMENTS DIAL-BY-NAME ALA has recently implemented the "Dial-by-Name" and "Dial-by-Department" features into the telephone system for callers using the toll-free 800 number. The Dial-by-Name feature works by using the telephone key pad to spell out the last name, then the first name of the individual you want to reach. The system will then either connect automatically or describe your dialing choices. If the name is unique, the system will interrupt your spelling exercise and connect with the obvious dialing choice. Similarly, the Dial-by-Department feature works by using the key pad to spell out the unit name or acronym. The system will then describe your dialing choices. The Dial-by-Name and Dial-by-Department features will speed call distribution and greatly increase the likelihood of calls reaching the right destination on the first try. ALA's toll-free number is 800-545-2433. ************ FULBRIGHT APPLICATIONS READY FOR 1999-2000 The call for applications for the 1999-2000 Fulbright awards has just come out, and opportunities are available specifically in library and information science in the following countries: Czech Republic India Mexico Poland Morocco Ethiopia Ukraine Hungary United Kingdom Also, there are many countries which issue calls for applications in "any field" so if none of the countries above is of special interest to you, you should investigate the "open to any field" countries and submit an application. The deadline to submit an application for most of the opportunities is August 1, 1998, but there are a few exceptions to that; therefore it would be wise to visit the Fulbright web page at: http://www.iie.org/cies or call them at 202-686-7877 (e-mail: apprequest@cies.iie.org). The web page also has complete descriptions of all of the opportunities and application requirements. Let's have lots of librarians apply for 1999-2000 Fulbright awards! Carol Erickson Director, International Relations Office, ALA American Library Association cerickso@ala.org ************ OCLC ISSUES MARC CODING GUIDELINES FOR E-RESOURCES Changes in the definition of Type of Record (Leader/06) announced in USMARC Update no. 3 have resulted in considerably different treatment of many electronic resources. In February 1998, OCLC issued "Cataloging Electronic Resources: OCLC-MARC Coding Guidelines" (also available on the OCLC Web site at http://www.oclc.org/oclc/bit/212/feb98.htm#Cataloging_Electronic_Resources). In response to requests for more information, OCLC is now issuing the "OCLC Guidelines on the Choice of Type and BLvl for Electronic Resources" (available at http://www.oclc.org/oclc/cataloging/type.htm). This latter document, which advises users on how to catalog and code records for electronic resources and how to deal with existing records, includes references to other relevant Library of Congress and CONSER documents for further guidance. Nancy B. Olson's "Cataloging Internet Resources: A Manual and Practical Guide," 2nd edition, is still available in electronic form at http://www.purl.org/oclc/cataloging-internet. You may also request a print copy of the Olson manual at no charge from OCLC by sending an e-mail request to orders@oclc.org. Include the title of the work, your name, and your complete mailing address. ************ ECPA ANNOUNCES PRESERVATION MAP OF EUROPE The European Commission on Preservation and Access (ECPA) presents "The Preservation Map of Europe," a virtual directory of organizations working in the preservation field within Europe. This map includes detailed information about preservation practice in European countries and can be found at EPIC, the internet site of the ECPA, http://www.knaw.nl/ecpa/ecpatex/map The project was funded by the European Commission (DG X) and aims to map preservation policy and practice in Europe with the intent to stimulate the flow of information. With this survey a better picture will emerge of what is being done and in which area cooperation is possible and necessary. Eventually, this will stimulate the development of joint projects and more targeted research. The preservation map is a virtual directory of organizations working in the preservation field in Europe and contains detailed information such as addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers of relevant organizations. Besides this factual information, it gives a short description of the organization and its preservation policy and activities. The map also lists important preservation projects and training courses for staff. Over the last year, the ECPA has collected information for the map by sending out questionnaires, general appeals for information and letters with specific questions. The map now includes: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Italy, Switzerland, Slovenia, Croatia, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Work on the project continues and the missing countries will be included as soon as possible. With a special ECPAsearch mode viewers can get answers to their specific questions about preservation in Europe. To make a directory of all large organizations in the field throughout Europe has proved to be an extensive project that cannot be done without the input of others. Work on the project continues and the ECPA asks for your help in completing the survey. Please send information or updates about your country, organization, projects and training facilities to: European Commission on Preservation and Access (ECPA) Mariska Herweijer P.O. Box 19121 1000 GC Amsterdam The Netherlands E-mail: ECPA@bureau.knaw.nl ************ 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. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; Janet Swan Hill, President; Karen Muller, Executive Director. Editor: Karen Whittlesey (kwhittlesey@ala.org); Editorial Assistance: Karen Muller, Shonda Russell. ALCTS NETWORK NEWS is available free of charge and is available only in electronic form. Opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the division. News items should be sent to the editor at the e-mail address above. 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