Program Topic: Shifting Technical Services Priorities to Meet Evolving Needs of the Institution
Sponsored by: Technical Services Managers in Academic Libraries Interest Group
Time: Saturday, January 16, 2010, 8-10 a.m.
Location: BCEC (Boston Convention and Exhibit Center), Room 159
Library technical services have been undergoing radical changes and are facing new challenges due to shrinking budgets, reduced positions, new E-formats and technology. Shifting priorities and seeking innovative approaches and workflows are critical in meeting these challenges. The discussion will cover topics and ideas for solutions to some of the challenges we face.
Table topics include:
*Aligning technical services with library initiatives
*Applying new technologies to improve workflows
*Leveraging cooperation across institutions
*Retooling technical services staff to meet evolving needs
*Collaborating with other departments within the library
Please join us and other Technical Services Managers in Academic Libraries as we discuss these topics and approaches among small groups in a round-table setting.
Please note: we are the former "Medium Heads" with a new name. We welcome those who have an interest in technical services management in all kinds of libraries.
Annie Wu
Chair, Technical Services Managers in Academic Libraries Interest Group
Cataloging Coordinator
University of Houston Libraries
114 University Libraries
Houston, TX 77204
Email: awu_at_uh.edu<mailto:awu_at_uh.edu>
Received on Wed Dec 16 2009 - 11:43:02 EST