Subject: Invitation to submit articles
From: Audrey Fenner FAFENNER <fafenner_at_uncg.edu>
Cross-posted; please excuse duplication.
You are invited to contribute articles to the "Biz of Acq" column of
_Against the Grain_.
_Against the Grain_ is a down-to-earth, practice-oriented library
journal. Its goal is to provide acquisitions librarians in all types
of libraries, and information sellers, with current information on
events in the field, and practical insights into acquisitions
techniques and processes. The "Biz of Acq" column features discussions
of key acquisitions topics by working librarians.
Ideas for upcoming "Biz of Acq" articles include:
* Cutting corners implications for finances and services when
acquisitions functions are modified or cut
* The place of the acquisition department in the library ?
compare sizes and types of libraries considering classification levels
of personnel, size of departments, what functions are shared with
which other departments
* Choosing a vendor / evaluating a vendor for approval plans,
firm orders, standing orders
* New functions for acquisitions departments
* Outsourcing acquisitions functions effects on workflow, staff,
services and organizational structures
* Acquisitions standards in a networked environment
* ILS migrations for acquisitions departments
* Making advance payments to vendors questions of accounting,
internal and external auditing, financial risks, legal restrictions
* Contracts and license agreements
* Acquisitions personnel job titles, salaries, classification
levels, career progression for librarians and support staffEthics in
acquisitions practice
Feel free to choose any of these topics, or one of your own.
Theoretical articles, research reports, "how-to" articles, case
studies, literature reviews and conceptual or opinion pieces are
welcome. Article length should be approximately 1200-1500 words (4-5
pages, double-spaced). Contributions may be written by individuals or
co-authored.
If you are interested in writing for "Biz of Acq", please contact the
editor:
Audrey Fenner
Head, Acquisition Dept.
Walter Clinton Jackson Library
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
1000 Spring Garden Street (P.O. Box 26170)
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Fax: 336-334-4731
E-mail: fafenner_at_uncg.edu
Received on Thu Jan 13 2005 - 08:51:08 EST