ALCTS Network News v18n02 (July 30, 1999) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v18n02.txt ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 18, Number 2 July 30, 1999 In this issue: WILT NAMED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LAMA AND ALCTS IMLS STUDY SAYS LIBRARY AND MUSEUM PARTNERSHIPS ARE A NATURAL CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF ISO STANDARD PROFILE FOR ARCHIVING AND DISTRIBUTION ************ WILT NAMED DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LAMA AND ALCTS Charles Wilt, Budget and Planning Manager at the University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, has been named Deputy Executive Director of ALCTS and the Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA). He will assume his new position on September 20, 1999. Wilt will be responsible for the divisions' programs and projects which includes development, planning, marketing and management of the divisions' continuing education programs; providing support and guidance to both elected and appointed members of LAMA and ALCTS; supporting the divisions' publication programs, coordinating the divisions' membership promotion programs; providing advisory services concerning the programs of the two divisions; day to day supervision and management of the LAMA/ALCTS office; and supervision of special projects. He will report to Karen Muller, executive director of ALCTS and LAMA. Wilt is active with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), LAMA, Library Research Roundtable and, the Texas Library Association. He has authored several publications and presentations. He has previous experience in a science museum library, academic science and library science libraries, and worked as a manager for Borders Books and Music. Wilt has a bachelor's degree from Emory University and a master's degree in library science from the University of Pittsburgh. ACRL, ALCTS, and LAMA are divisions of the American Library Association. -- Shonda Russell (srussell@ala.org) ************ IMLS STUDY SAYS LIBRARY AND MUSEUM PARTNERSHIPS ARE A NATURAL At the American Library Association annual meeting in New Orleans, LA , IMLS released highlights of its research on library/museum partnerships. The quantitative and qualitative study found an interesting paradox. Interview findings show that museums and libraries typically do not consider each other as partners but when they do partner they report a very positive experience. Together they find they can: * increase access to information in their communities * enhance education * attract new audiences * expand the reach of their programs Partners report that they have similar missions and audiences and once in a partnership both museum and library partners view their collaborations as a natural fit. What would help more libraries and museums achieve these benefits? The majority of libraries indicate that the availability of outside funding is a key criterion when considering a new partnership; however, very few are aware of IMLS funding that supports library/museum partnerships. In 1998, IMLS awarded the first grants for library/museum partnerships under its National Leadership Grants. IMLS performed this study to assess the program's potential and gather insights to help encourage library/museum partnerships. The study details the partnership experience, the audiences targeted by partnerships, challenges and success factors, and resources and contribution needs. IMLS National Leadership Grant guidelines for FY 2000 will be available in mid-fall, the deadline for application is Apri1, 2000. Typical partnerships vary in scale. Large-scale projects include: * Opening new exhibit spaces * Cataloging and digitizing collections * Creating joint databases * Creating digitized exhibits and/or collections on the Internet * Opening a Children's Discovery Center * Offering computer training * Developing traveling exhibits Some small-scale projects include: * Writing a short column for a museum newsletter * Displaying artwork and creating exhibit-related bibliographies * Distributing free museum admission passes * Hosting lectures and workshops * Developing children's summer reading programs The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208. IMLS is an independent Federal grantmaking agency serving the public by strengthening museums and libraries. For more information, including grant guidelines, contact: Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506, (202) 606-8536, or http://www.imls.gov/. Contact imlsinfor@imls.gov for the full report. -- Maxwell, Eileen (EMaxwell@imls.gov) ************ CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT OF ISO STANDARD PROFILE FOR ARCHIVING AND DISTRIBUTION. ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 24 Plenary and associated WG/SG meetings were held in Seoul Korea June 4-11, 1999. Official delegations from 5 "P" member countries were present: France, Japan, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and United States of America. As Rapporteur for the Archiving and Distribution Study Group, I convened a meeting of that Study Group on Monday June 7. I also took part in the meetings on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of the Heads of Delegations/Convenors (HOD/C), and reported officially at the SC 24 Plenary on Thursday June 10, 1999. The whole issue of permanent preservation of electronic records was discussed along with the fact that the issue is growing in both public and government awareness and is expected to be a very high priority in the next decade. It was determined that the Study Group should continue for at least another year (until the 2000 SC 24 Plenary to be held in France). To work on the development of a BIIF profile for archiving and distribution and to set up a demonstration (using an imaged book or set of imaged documents) of capabilities/potential application of a BIIF profile for the Archive and Electronic Library communities. Upon completion of the preliminary development phase the work will be passed to the WG7 of SC24 that is charged with development and maintenance of BIIF profiles. The Archiving and Distribution Study group is looking for additional participation from the Archiving and Electronic Library communities. If you and/or others from your organization would like to take part in the development of this new profile which is specifically aimed at the long-term preservation of digital images and the associated work of the Study Group please contact the Group Leader, Sue MacTavish at address, etc. identified below. Future meetings of the Study Group will be: * October 1-2, 1999 at the Hilton (old Radison) in Alexandria, VA. in conjunction with SEDRIS and WG7 meetings. * January 17-18, 2000 in conjunction with the ALA midwinter meeting in San Antonio, TX. * SC 24 Plenary July 2000 in France. An additional meeting may also be scheduled out of the US (UK probably) to ensure international participation in the standard development. -- Sue MacTavish (sue.h.mactavish@lmco.com) ************ 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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