ALCTS Network News v6n24 (January 24, 1994) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v6n24 ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 6, Number 24 January 24, 1994 In this issue CAROLYN HARRIS, RTSD PRESIDENT, 1988-1989, DIES DISCUSSION GROUP TOPICS AT MIDWINTER, PART I ************************************************************************** CAROLYN HARRIS, RTSD PRESIDENT, 1988-1989, DIES Carolyn Hixson Harris, Director of Preservation and Conservation Studies in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, The University of Texas at Austin, died Saturday, January 15, 1994. Ms. Harris was a pioneer in the field of conservation and preservation of library and archival material. From 1992-1994, Professor Harris was the Director and Senior Lecturer of the Preservation and Conservation Studies at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science of The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to taking this position, Ms. Harris had been Director of the Preservation and Conservation Education Programs at Columbia University's School of Library Service. She was head of the Preservation Department from 1981-1987 at Columbia University Libraries and Manuscript Cataloger at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at The University of Texas at Austin from 1973-1980. Ms. Harris received her B.A. degree in Art History in 1969 and her Masters of Library Science in 1970 from The University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Harris held numerous offices and committee appointmets. She was President of the Resources and Technical Services Division, American Library Association, 1988-1989. Author of numerous articles in the field of preservation and conservation, Harris won the John Brubaker Award from the Catholic Library Association in 1983 and The Rex Dillow Award in 1990. Survivors include her parents, Dr. Elmer and Betty Hixson; siblings, Irene Roderick and husband Rick, Jim Hixson and wife, Lili Yamasaki, Kathryn Hixson, Joanne Hixson and husband, Peter Mazurczyk; and her nephews, Marshall Travis, Taylor and Max Roderick. No formal service will be held. Those desiring may make contributions to Hospice Austin, 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, TX 78705 or to Preservation and Conservation Studies, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, EDB 564, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712-1276. A memorial fund will be established in her name. There will be a celebration of her life at Midwinter at a time and place to be announced. ************************************************************************* DISCUSSION GROUP TOPICS AT MIDWINTER, PART I In this and the next issue of _AN2_ we will publish discussion group topics for Midwinter as we have received them to date. As always, double check your schedule in Los Angeles since there are sometimes last minute changes in time or location. THE AUDIT TRAIL AND AUTOMATED ACQUISITIONS: SEARCHING FOR ROAD SIGNS DATE: Monday, February 7, 1994 TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. PLACE: Sheraton Hotel, Grande 1 Discussion Leaders: Carol Pitt Hawks, Head, Acquisitions Department, Ohio State University Martin Gordon, Acquisitions Librarian, Franklin and Marshall Co llege Fritz Schwartz, Manager, EDI and Standards, The Faxon Company. The discussion will focus on maintaining a secure audit trail utilizing technological changes and various automated acquisitions systems. For additional information contact: Chair, Rosann Bazirjian, Syracuse University, rvbazirj@hawk.syr.edu Vice-Chair, Jeri VanGoethem, Duke University, jvg@mail.lib.duke.edu Head, Bibliographic Services Department Syracuse University Library phone: (315) 443-2977 fax: (315) 443-9510 email: rvbazirj@hawk.syr.edu ********** PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATORS' DISCUSSION GROUP DATE: Friday, February 4 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Los Angeles Public Library, Taper Auditorium The Preservation Administrators' Discussion Group (PADG) will meet at the Los Angeles Public Library during the American Library Association Midwinter meetings. The session, which will be hosted by LAPNet, will begin at 9 am in the Taper Auditorium of the Library on Friday, Feb. 4, for the usual general session. At 2:30 LAPNet will present a special program featuring area luminaries discussing library resources and preservation efforts. Needless to say, the aftermath of the earthquake will be a major topic. At approximately 4:30 a reception will be given in the patio adjoining the auditorium. The Los Angeles Public Library is located on Fifth Street between Flower and Grand in downtown. ********** LIBRARY-VENDORS RELATIONS DISCUSSION GROUP DATE: Saturday, February 5 TIME: 11:30-12:30 PLACE: Los Angeles Convention Center 404A Library-Vendors Relations Discussion Group (PLMS-ALCTS) format is an information fair designed to encourage "Entrepeneurship and Small Business in Preservation and Conservation". Exhibitors include consultants in preservation and conservation, companies with preservation services, small businesses with archival products; research organizations and facilities that develop information for preservation and conservation. Co-Chairs: Tom Clareson - AMIGOS 800-843-8482 and Miriam Kahn - MBK CONSULTING 614-447-8032 or e-mail: 71011.2573@compuserve.com. ********** ALCTS: ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH TECHNICAL SERVICES DISCUSSION GROUP DATE: Sunday, February 6 TIME: 2:00-4:00 PLACE: Los Angeles Convention Center 507 The topic for discussion is 21st Century Technical Services: Is it coming before you think? Will it include Contract Acquisitions? Contract Cataloging? Contract Collection Development? Speakers will be Seno Lawskowski, Head of Cataloging at the University of Alberta (where they have a contract for cataloging); Keith Schmeidl, President of Coutts Library Service, Inc. (who provides contract cataloging for libraries); and Gary Shirk, Chief Information Officer of Yankee Book Peddler (who has written recently in LAPT about contract acquisitions). We hope for a lively discussion from an international cast of speakers centered around the decision process to begin a contract in technical services, the evaluation process, and the effects these decisions have on staff, patrons, and budgets. For further information contact: Nancy_Gibbs@ncsu.edu or HMiller@unc.bitnet ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* 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; Jennifer Younger, President; Karen Muller, Executive Director. Editor: Karen Whittlesey (u34261@uicvm); Editorial Advisory Board: Liz Bishoff, Jennifer Younger, Robert P. 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