Are you interested in setting up a new approval plan, or does your approval plan need a tune up? Join us for a presentation and lively discussion about measuring the performance of approval processes at ALA Annual.
Measuring the Performance of Approval Processes<https://www.eventscribe.com/2017/ALA-Annual/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&PresentationID=250938>
Sunday, June 25
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: McCormick Place, W179a
Many libraries work with vendors to facilitate the acquisition of content in multiple formats. As the nature of collections have changed, traditional approval procedures have been adapted at both ends to meet customer needs. Vendors provide valuable services that save libraries time and money by preventing duplicate orders, managing format preferences, and profiling new books to suggest appropriate content for collections. But how do libraries and vendors measure the performance of approval services?
Program Objectives:
At the end of this program, participants will:
1. Gain understanding of the approval process from publication to shipment
2. Learn how to compare purchasing patterns to the publishing universe (i.e. what's available in each format/subject)
3. Learn about statistics and reporting tools that can be used to demonstrate the value of using an approval vendor
4. Have practical ideas about how to modify and improve the performance of a new or existing approval plan
Target Audience:
This program is intended for collection development and acquisition librarians, selectors, libraries with approval plans or in need of improved ordering workflow. All are welcome to attend!
Speakers:
Gabrielle Wiersma, Head of Collection Development, University of Colorado Boulder Libraries
Jean Ward, Senior Product Manager for OASIS, ProQuest
Barbara Kawecki, Director, Customer Retention, Western U.S., GOBI Library Solutions/EBSCO Subscription Services
This ALCTS program is sponsored by the ALCTS Collection Development Issues for the Practitioner Interest Group
Hope to see you in Chicago!
Received on Thu Jun 15 2017 - 15:19:52 EDT