Academic libraries with collections of all sizes face limitations of space, staffing, budget, etc., but still must maintain their collections responsibly. Collection maintenance with the goal of reclaiming space requires both solid data analysis and staff to execute projects. Presenters with perspectives from three different institutions will discuss their experiences in facing the challenges of analyzing data and managing workflows for current and potential removal projects.
Speakers:
Lisa Adams, OCLC
Michael Hanson, Head of Library Technical Services, Sam Houston State University
Ali Larsen, Serials Librarian, Siena College
Melanie J. Church, MA, MLIS, Content Services Librarian, Rockhurst University
The document discusses the transition from print to electronic books in academic library collections. It covers the history of traditional print collection development and use studies, the shift to patron-driven acquisition of print books through interlibrary loan, and the implementation of e-book patron-driven acquisition programs. The document also addresses challenges associated with e-books, such as restrictions on printing and downloading, as well as the future of e-books and potential innovations beyond replicating print books in digital form.
This document summarizes a presentation given to librarians about how libraries can partner with used book sellers like Alibris and Better World Books to supplement their collections. The presentation discusses how libraries can sell used books through these marketplaces and use the platforms to acquire out-of-print and hard-to-find titles to fill gaps in their collections. It also highlights the services and tools these companies provide for libraries, such as consolidated shipping and collection development reports. The presentation envisions future enhancements like expanded music/movie offerings and regional outreach programs to help libraries build well-rounded collections.
Weeding is the process of removing materials from a library collection that are no longer useful or relevant. It is necessary to keep collections current and ensure materials are circulating, but it can be a time-consuming and controversial process. Common fears about weeding include it being viewed as throwing away books or making mistakes in decisions. When weeding, factors like currency, circulation, condition, duplication and format obsolescence should be considered. Materials removed may be donated, recycled or sold to generate revenue. Weeding helps free up space and staff time while ensuring the collection meets the needs of its users.
Guide to Reference Essentials webinar 2.21.13jhennelly
This webinar introduces Guide to Reference, an online reference tool for librarians, researchers, and students. It provides over 17,000 evaluated reference sources across various disciplines. The webinar demonstrates how Guide to Reference can help with reference questions, collection development, and teaching by allowing users to quickly search and filter sources, read in-depth annotations, and save customized lists. Challenges like budget cuts and an over-reliance on search engines are also addressed. The webinar encourages participants to take advantage of the Guide's subject organization, editorial guides, and ability to save searches.
SUNYLA 2017 Technical Services Interest Group Lightning Roundhebertm3308
Follow the METADATA Breadcrumbs: For titles you are considering for purchase...what does the metadata look like in WorldCat? Search your local catalog for that metadata, and see if it has every circulated. Can that metadata predict whether your new selections will circulate?
The document discusses key issues with ebooks in libraries and potential solutions. It notes that while library ebook usage and spending is growing, it still lags significantly behind consumer ebook sales. Libraries struggle to keep up with user demand for ebooks due to budget constraints. The user experience of accessing library ebooks is often cumbersome, requiring multiple platforms. Potential solutions discussed include the Library Simplified and Open eBooks projects, which aim to create a more seamless user experience and increase access.
Consensus-Based Assessment for Reinvisioning a Reference CollectionCharleston Conference
Thursday, November 4, 2010
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Speakers: Michael A. Matos - American University; Patricia J. West - American University Library
Reference collections are best managed through collaboration and cooperative assessment. A “blue skies” approach to print reference is to never discard a title. However, for most institutions budgets are tight, space is limited, and today’s information seeking behavior favors digital formats. A major evaluation of any reference collection is especially difficult due to the existence of multiple stake holders and a lack of clear "ownership." And, while the bulk of scholarly literature discusses weeding collections through reliance on internal documents, bibliographies and other librarian-created tools, this paper will examine an innovative process for assessing and reallocating reference resources based upon consensus building.
We will explain how a systematic assessment of the reference collection was conducted via small teams of subject specialists comprised from units throughout the library. We will elaborate on the method used to weight usage statistics against the teams’ recommendations. Using a model based upon transparency and consensus we were able to arrive at timely and thoughtful decisions without strife. We will elaborate on the primary and tangential benefits that resulted from the project, such as increased familiarity with the reference collection, cost savings, re-evaluation of the lending policies and location of the collection, and the creation of a new reference collection plan based upon a forward thinking user-centric model. Attendees will gain valuable insight into this portable, cost-effective, and straightforward approach to re-envisioning reference resources.
Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentationAlisonElms
PowerPoint presentation of the Guide to Reference Essentials webinar. Guide to Reference is a selective guide to the best reference sources, organized by academic discipline.
The document discusses the transition from print to electronic books in academic library collections. It covers the history of traditional print collection development and use studies, the shift to patron-driven acquisition of print books through interlibrary loan, and the implementation of e-book patron-driven acquisition programs. The document also addresses challenges associated with e-books, such as restrictions on printing and downloading, as well as the future of e-books and potential innovations beyond replicating print books in digital form.
This document summarizes a presentation given to librarians about how libraries can partner with used book sellers like Alibris and Better World Books to supplement their collections. The presentation discusses how libraries can sell used books through these marketplaces and use the platforms to acquire out-of-print and hard-to-find titles to fill gaps in their collections. It also highlights the services and tools these companies provide for libraries, such as consolidated shipping and collection development reports. The presentation envisions future enhancements like expanded music/movie offerings and regional outreach programs to help libraries build well-rounded collections.
Weeding is the process of removing materials from a library collection that are no longer useful or relevant. It is necessary to keep collections current and ensure materials are circulating, but it can be a time-consuming and controversial process. Common fears about weeding include it being viewed as throwing away books or making mistakes in decisions. When weeding, factors like currency, circulation, condition, duplication and format obsolescence should be considered. Materials removed may be donated, recycled or sold to generate revenue. Weeding helps free up space and staff time while ensuring the collection meets the needs of its users.
Guide to Reference Essentials webinar 2.21.13jhennelly
This webinar introduces Guide to Reference, an online reference tool for librarians, researchers, and students. It provides over 17,000 evaluated reference sources across various disciplines. The webinar demonstrates how Guide to Reference can help with reference questions, collection development, and teaching by allowing users to quickly search and filter sources, read in-depth annotations, and save customized lists. Challenges like budget cuts and an over-reliance on search engines are also addressed. The webinar encourages participants to take advantage of the Guide's subject organization, editorial guides, and ability to save searches.
SUNYLA 2017 Technical Services Interest Group Lightning Roundhebertm3308
Follow the METADATA Breadcrumbs: For titles you are considering for purchase...what does the metadata look like in WorldCat? Search your local catalog for that metadata, and see if it has every circulated. Can that metadata predict whether your new selections will circulate?
The document discusses key issues with ebooks in libraries and potential solutions. It notes that while library ebook usage and spending is growing, it still lags significantly behind consumer ebook sales. Libraries struggle to keep up with user demand for ebooks due to budget constraints. The user experience of accessing library ebooks is often cumbersome, requiring multiple platforms. Potential solutions discussed include the Library Simplified and Open eBooks projects, which aim to create a more seamless user experience and increase access.
Consensus-Based Assessment for Reinvisioning a Reference CollectionCharleston Conference
Thursday, November 4, 2010
3:00 - 3:45 PM
Speakers: Michael A. Matos - American University; Patricia J. West - American University Library
Reference collections are best managed through collaboration and cooperative assessment. A “blue skies” approach to print reference is to never discard a title. However, for most institutions budgets are tight, space is limited, and today’s information seeking behavior favors digital formats. A major evaluation of any reference collection is especially difficult due to the existence of multiple stake holders and a lack of clear "ownership." And, while the bulk of scholarly literature discusses weeding collections through reliance on internal documents, bibliographies and other librarian-created tools, this paper will examine an innovative process for assessing and reallocating reference resources based upon consensus building.
We will explain how a systematic assessment of the reference collection was conducted via small teams of subject specialists comprised from units throughout the library. We will elaborate on the method used to weight usage statistics against the teams’ recommendations. Using a model based upon transparency and consensus we were able to arrive at timely and thoughtful decisions without strife. We will elaborate on the primary and tangential benefits that resulted from the project, such as increased familiarity with the reference collection, cost savings, re-evaluation of the lending policies and location of the collection, and the creation of a new reference collection plan based upon a forward thinking user-centric model. Attendees will gain valuable insight into this portable, cost-effective, and straightforward approach to re-envisioning reference resources.
Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentationAlisonElms
PowerPoint presentation of the Guide to Reference Essentials webinar. Guide to Reference is a selective guide to the best reference sources, organized by academic discipline.
Guide to reference essentials webinar presentation 9.20jhennelly
This webinar introduces Guide to Reference, a foundational reference tool for librarians, teachers, researchers and students. It discusses how Guide to Reference can help with reference work, collection development and teaching/training by providing comprehensive coverage of authoritative reference sources. It highlights interactive features like saving searches, annotating titles and creating lists. The presenters demonstrate browsing the taxonomy, using editor's guides and annotations to evaluate resources and answer questions. They take questions from the audience and discuss subscribing to Guide to Reference.
This webinar introduces Guide to Reference, an online reference evaluation tool. It discusses how Guide to Reference can help with reference, collection development, and teaching. It provides overviews of the tool's contents, features, and entry points. Guide to Reference contains nearly 17,000 evaluated reference sources in 56 disciplines, with annotations contributed by subject experts. It helps librarians find the best sources for patrons' questions, evaluate collections, and train future reference librarians. The webinar demonstrates how to browse topics, search, and save searches in Guide to Reference.
Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26jhennelly
The webinar introduces Guide to Reference, a foundational tool for librarians, researchers, and students. It provides over 17,000 evaluated reference sources across many disciplines. The webinar demonstrates how Guide to Reference can be used for reference work, collection development, and teaching through browsing its taxonomy, using its annotations and editor guides, searching and saving searches, and creating lists and notes. It highlights the advantages of the online version for customization and sharing. The presenters then welcome questions and discuss options for accessing Guide to Reference.
Guide to reference essentials webinar presentation 5.24jhennelly
The webinar introduces Guide to Reference, a foundational reference tool for librarians, researchers, and students. It provides over 17,000 evaluated reference sources across many disciplines. The webinar demonstrates how Guide to Reference can help with reference work, collection development, and teaching through its comprehensive and up-to-date annotations of sources, customizable search features, and ability to create resource lists. Questions from attendees are addressed at the end.
This document discusses reasons why weeding library collections can be difficult and provides tips for overcoming obstacles to effective weeding. It notes that regular weeding is important for improving library appeal, saving space and staff/patron time, and updating collections. However, weeding is challenging due to objections like "there's no such thing as a bad book" or concerns that items might still be useful. The document provides statistics showing that few requested items are actually weeded and outlines the CREW method for systematic weeding reviews. It offers advice for weeding different sections and emphasizes making weeding an ongoing process.
CALMing the Cost of Textbooks: How to Create Affordable Learning Materials on...Carmen Mitchell
This document provides information on how to create Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) on a college campus. It discusses starting a CALM program with funding from the Chancellor's Office, developing branding and a website, and piloting CALM in courses. It outlines reaching out to faculty through department meetings and developing partnerships across campus, including with the bookstore, library, and publishers. The program resulted in 40 courses being CALMed, with 32 faculty participating and an estimated total student cost savings of over $180,000. Student feedback was very positive, with most finding the free resources easy to access and of high quality.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and weeding library collections. It discusses why collection evaluation and weeding are important to save time, space, and ensure access to current information. It outlines criteria for evaluating collections such as curriculum alignment, age analysis, and circulation data. Methods of analyzing collections are described, including using vendor analysis sites and circulation reports. Guidelines are presented for identifying materials to weed using criteria like being misleading, superseded, or trivial. Options for disposing of weeded materials include donating, book sales, or recycling. Safety and policy concerns are also addressed.
The document provides guidance on weeding (penyiangan) a library collection. It discusses reasons for weeding including making more space, improving the collection, and getting feedback. Factors to consider when weeding include materials with poor content, outdated information, poor physical condition, and those that are unused. The document outlines developing a weeding form and process for ongoing weeding. It also discusses criteria like the needs of library users and availability elsewhere. Guidelines are provided for weeding different types of materials like books, periodicals, and materials for children. The CREW method and MUSTIE criteria are explained for evaluating items to weed.
The document discusses the concept of a "third place" being implemented at the McMillan Memorial Library to address declining in-person library usage. A third place is a public space separate from home and work that fosters community and civic engagement. The library aims to create a "commons" third place area with different zones for various activities, collections, and programming to make the library a community destination. The commons would have a coffeehouse, be highly accessible and accommodating, and help strengthen community through lifelong learning as outlined in the library's mission.
Facing Faculty Fears about Embracing the E-Book: Communication Strategies for...Carol Joyner Cramer
Presentation delivered March 14, 2014 with Ellen Daugman at the 23rd North Carolina Serials Conference. A slightly different version of this presentation was also delivered on November 8, 2013 at the Charleston Conference.
The document discusses the concept of a "third place" being implemented at the McMillan Memorial Library to address declining in-person library usage. A third place is a public space separate from home and work that fosters community and civic engagement. The library aims to create a "commons" third place area with different zones for various activities, collections, and programming to make the library a community destination. The commons would have a coffeehouse, be highly accessible and accommodating, and help strengthen community through lifelong learning as outlined in the library's mission.
This document summarizes a webinar about the Guide to Reference database. It introduces the Guide to Reference as a foundational tool for librarians, teachers, and researchers. The webinar shows how the Guide to Reference can help with reference work, collection development, and teaching/training by providing evaluative summaries of key reference sources. It demonstrates how to browse and search the Guide to Reference and leverage its annotations, saved searches, and other interactive features. The webinar encourages participants to take a trial and provides information on subscribing.
This document summarizes a project conducted by three Swedish university libraries to test and evaluate patron-driven acquisition (PDA) of e-books. The project was funded by the National Library of Sweden and involved Uppsala, Malmö, and Södertörn university libraries. The main goals of the project were to collect experiences with PDA, test different PDA models and settings during a trial period, and create a checklist of considerations for libraries interested in implementing PDA. The resulting report provides guidance on various aspects of planning and implementing a PDA program.
About the Webinar
In the six years from 2006 to 2012, the number of self-published books grew an astounding 270% to more than 235,000, almost as many as were published "traditionally." The easy access to publication tools and distribution mechanisms has ushered in a new era of how content is created and disseminated. No longer do authors need to work through a publisher to have their content accepted, processed, and distributed. The impacts of this revolution in publishing extend well beyond what used to be called "vanity publishing." A variety of best-selling books in recent years have come out from successful self-publishers sharing their tips on how others can follow in their footsteps.
How can publishers capitalize on this author independence? How do libraries incorporate self-published works into their acquisition processes? When there is no publisher reputation behind a title, how does a library or user separate the wheat from the chaff? This webinar will explore these issues and the impacts of the self-publishing movement on both publishers and libraries.
Agenda
Introduction
Todd Carpenter, Executive Director, NISO
When Authors Assume Their Own Risk
Laura Dawson, Product Manager for Identifiers, Bowker
Self-Publishing with Smashwords
Mark Coker, Founder, CEO and Chief Author Advocate, Smashwords
Helping Libraries Help Themselves: The Library Publishing Toolkit
Allison Brown, Editor & Production Manager, Milne Library, SUNY Geneseo
Levine-Clark, Michael, “Permanent Collections vs Temporary Collections: Consi...Michael Levine-Clark
The document discusses the tensions between academic libraries' missions of preserving knowledge for future generations and serving the current needs of students and faculty. It notes that libraries are moving away from primarily permanent collections towards more temporary access models using leasing and subscriptions. A potential future model is outlined where libraries focus on immediate access to all relevant content through various temporary means while ensuring future access through initiatives like print archiving. This broader temporary collection approach could fulfill both the preservation and access missions if issues like ensuring access to out-of-print titles are addressed.
LLAMA LOMS Program: Listening to the Customer: Using Assessment
Results to Make a Difference
ALA Annual (Chicago)
Sunday, July 11, 2009
Dr. Richard J. Moniz, Jr. (Johnson & Wales University)
A Beginners Guide to Getting Published (for HSS Authors)Lucy Montgomery
This presentation provides a basic introduction to the sometimes daunting world of scholarly publishing. It explores why publishing is considered so important for people hoping to develop and academic career; how the publishing landscape is changing; the best places to publish; and practical strategies for publishing both books and journal articles. Important developments in Open Access policy such as the Australian Research Council’s 2013 Open Access Mandate, which requires all ARC funded research outputs to be made available in ‘Open Access’, are also touched upon.
The presentation will be especially interesting for Doctoral Candidates and Early Career Researchers, as well as anyone interested in understanding how the scholarly publishing landscape is changing and what they should do about it.
Cooperative Cataloging Projects: Managing Them for Best ResultsNASIG
This document summarizes key considerations and best practices for managing cooperative cataloging projects. It discusses factors to evaluate like collection characteristics, staffing needs, record processing workflows, and strategies for ongoing maintenance. Specific projects highlighted include CONSER's Open Access Journal project, the Dacheng Old Periodical Database project, and various Council on East Asian Libraries initiatives. The importance of communication, standards, and feedback with providers to improve metadata quality is emphasized.
Levine-Clark, Michael, “Demand-Driven Acquisition at the University of Denver...Michael Levine-Clark
The document summarizes the University of Denver's experience with and transition to demand-driven acquisition (DDA) of ebooks and print books over time. It describes the programs and packages used from 1999 to the present, including subscriptions, evidence-based selection, and DDA through various aggregators. Data on titles used and savings from DDA with EBL are provided as an example. The document also discusses the library's aspirations for a more ideal DDA model and the challenges presented by the current reality of the technology and marketplace.
Shaky Stacks: New Modes of Collection Developmentdwestbrook
The document summarizes the work of the Collections Management and Planning (CMP) unit at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Library. The CMP unit, consisting of 1 librarian and 2 student librarians, was created 1.5 years ago to address emerging collections issues. It utilizes various tools like circulation reports, duplicates reports, and WorldCat Collection Analysis to analyze the physical collections and provide data and recommendations to other library units. Some of the CMP unit's projects include collection profiles for each branch, identifying unnecessary duplicates, tracking in-house item usage, and flagging items in the catalog. The document discusses how the CMP unit helps the library address issues like space constraints, shifting priorities and formats, but
This document discusses the benefits of collective print collections among college libraries. It notes that Occidental College has reduced its print collections and expanded partnerships to share resources. Collective print collections increase preservation capacity, free up library space, reduce duplication, and encourage greater access through digitization. Regional and national models are emerging for collectively housing and archiving print journals and other materials. The document assumes these efforts will succeed based on factors like improved borrowing networks, technology advancements, and incentives around funding and resources. It acknowledges emotional aspects of reducing local print collections and encourages staying informed on developments through various listservs, conferences, and publications.
Guide to reference essentials webinar presentation 9.20jhennelly
This webinar introduces Guide to Reference, a foundational reference tool for librarians, teachers, researchers and students. It discusses how Guide to Reference can help with reference work, collection development and teaching/training by providing comprehensive coverage of authoritative reference sources. It highlights interactive features like saving searches, annotating titles and creating lists. The presenters demonstrate browsing the taxonomy, using editor's guides and annotations to evaluate resources and answer questions. They take questions from the audience and discuss subscribing to Guide to Reference.
This webinar introduces Guide to Reference, an online reference evaluation tool. It discusses how Guide to Reference can help with reference, collection development, and teaching. It provides overviews of the tool's contents, features, and entry points. Guide to Reference contains nearly 17,000 evaluated reference sources in 56 disciplines, with annotations contributed by subject experts. It helps librarians find the best sources for patrons' questions, evaluate collections, and train future reference librarians. The webinar demonstrates how to browse topics, search, and save searches in Guide to Reference.
Guide to Reference Essentials webinar presentation 7.26jhennelly
The webinar introduces Guide to Reference, a foundational tool for librarians, researchers, and students. It provides over 17,000 evaluated reference sources across many disciplines. The webinar demonstrates how Guide to Reference can be used for reference work, collection development, and teaching through browsing its taxonomy, using its annotations and editor guides, searching and saving searches, and creating lists and notes. It highlights the advantages of the online version for customization and sharing. The presenters then welcome questions and discuss options for accessing Guide to Reference.
Guide to reference essentials webinar presentation 5.24jhennelly
The webinar introduces Guide to Reference, a foundational reference tool for librarians, researchers, and students. It provides over 17,000 evaluated reference sources across many disciplines. The webinar demonstrates how Guide to Reference can help with reference work, collection development, and teaching through its comprehensive and up-to-date annotations of sources, customizable search features, and ability to create resource lists. Questions from attendees are addressed at the end.
This document discusses reasons why weeding library collections can be difficult and provides tips for overcoming obstacles to effective weeding. It notes that regular weeding is important for improving library appeal, saving space and staff/patron time, and updating collections. However, weeding is challenging due to objections like "there's no such thing as a bad book" or concerns that items might still be useful. The document provides statistics showing that few requested items are actually weeded and outlines the CREW method for systematic weeding reviews. It offers advice for weeding different sections and emphasizes making weeding an ongoing process.
CALMing the Cost of Textbooks: How to Create Affordable Learning Materials on...Carmen Mitchell
This document provides information on how to create Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) on a college campus. It discusses starting a CALM program with funding from the Chancellor's Office, developing branding and a website, and piloting CALM in courses. It outlines reaching out to faculty through department meetings and developing partnerships across campus, including with the bookstore, library, and publishers. The program resulted in 40 courses being CALMed, with 32 faculty participating and an estimated total student cost savings of over $180,000. Student feedback was very positive, with most finding the free resources easy to access and of high quality.
This document provides guidance on evaluating and weeding library collections. It discusses why collection evaluation and weeding are important to save time, space, and ensure access to current information. It outlines criteria for evaluating collections such as curriculum alignment, age analysis, and circulation data. Methods of analyzing collections are described, including using vendor analysis sites and circulation reports. Guidelines are presented for identifying materials to weed using criteria like being misleading, superseded, or trivial. Options for disposing of weeded materials include donating, book sales, or recycling. Safety and policy concerns are also addressed.
The document provides guidance on weeding (penyiangan) a library collection. It discusses reasons for weeding including making more space, improving the collection, and getting feedback. Factors to consider when weeding include materials with poor content, outdated information, poor physical condition, and those that are unused. The document outlines developing a weeding form and process for ongoing weeding. It also discusses criteria like the needs of library users and availability elsewhere. Guidelines are provided for weeding different types of materials like books, periodicals, and materials for children. The CREW method and MUSTIE criteria are explained for evaluating items to weed.
The document discusses the concept of a "third place" being implemented at the McMillan Memorial Library to address declining in-person library usage. A third place is a public space separate from home and work that fosters community and civic engagement. The library aims to create a "commons" third place area with different zones for various activities, collections, and programming to make the library a community destination. The commons would have a coffeehouse, be highly accessible and accommodating, and help strengthen community through lifelong learning as outlined in the library's mission.
Facing Faculty Fears about Embracing the E-Book: Communication Strategies for...Carol Joyner Cramer
Presentation delivered March 14, 2014 with Ellen Daugman at the 23rd North Carolina Serials Conference. A slightly different version of this presentation was also delivered on November 8, 2013 at the Charleston Conference.
The document discusses the concept of a "third place" being implemented at the McMillan Memorial Library to address declining in-person library usage. A third place is a public space separate from home and work that fosters community and civic engagement. The library aims to create a "commons" third place area with different zones for various activities, collections, and programming to make the library a community destination. The commons would have a coffeehouse, be highly accessible and accommodating, and help strengthen community through lifelong learning as outlined in the library's mission.
This document summarizes a webinar about the Guide to Reference database. It introduces the Guide to Reference as a foundational tool for librarians, teachers, and researchers. The webinar shows how the Guide to Reference can help with reference work, collection development, and teaching/training by providing evaluative summaries of key reference sources. It demonstrates how to browse and search the Guide to Reference and leverage its annotations, saved searches, and other interactive features. The webinar encourages participants to take a trial and provides information on subscribing.
This document summarizes a project conducted by three Swedish university libraries to test and evaluate patron-driven acquisition (PDA) of e-books. The project was funded by the National Library of Sweden and involved Uppsala, Malmö, and Södertörn university libraries. The main goals of the project were to collect experiences with PDA, test different PDA models and settings during a trial period, and create a checklist of considerations for libraries interested in implementing PDA. The resulting report provides guidance on various aspects of planning and implementing a PDA program.
About the Webinar
In the six years from 2006 to 2012, the number of self-published books grew an astounding 270% to more than 235,000, almost as many as were published "traditionally." The easy access to publication tools and distribution mechanisms has ushered in a new era of how content is created and disseminated. No longer do authors need to work through a publisher to have their content accepted, processed, and distributed. The impacts of this revolution in publishing extend well beyond what used to be called "vanity publishing." A variety of best-selling books in recent years have come out from successful self-publishers sharing their tips on how others can follow in their footsteps.
How can publishers capitalize on this author independence? How do libraries incorporate self-published works into their acquisition processes? When there is no publisher reputation behind a title, how does a library or user separate the wheat from the chaff? This webinar will explore these issues and the impacts of the self-publishing movement on both publishers and libraries.
Agenda
Introduction
Todd Carpenter, Executive Director, NISO
When Authors Assume Their Own Risk
Laura Dawson, Product Manager for Identifiers, Bowker
Self-Publishing with Smashwords
Mark Coker, Founder, CEO and Chief Author Advocate, Smashwords
Helping Libraries Help Themselves: The Library Publishing Toolkit
Allison Brown, Editor & Production Manager, Milne Library, SUNY Geneseo
Levine-Clark, Michael, “Permanent Collections vs Temporary Collections: Consi...Michael Levine-Clark
The document discusses the tensions between academic libraries' missions of preserving knowledge for future generations and serving the current needs of students and faculty. It notes that libraries are moving away from primarily permanent collections towards more temporary access models using leasing and subscriptions. A potential future model is outlined where libraries focus on immediate access to all relevant content through various temporary means while ensuring future access through initiatives like print archiving. This broader temporary collection approach could fulfill both the preservation and access missions if issues like ensuring access to out-of-print titles are addressed.
LLAMA LOMS Program: Listening to the Customer: Using Assessment
Results to Make a Difference
ALA Annual (Chicago)
Sunday, July 11, 2009
Dr. Richard J. Moniz, Jr. (Johnson & Wales University)
A Beginners Guide to Getting Published (for HSS Authors)Lucy Montgomery
This presentation provides a basic introduction to the sometimes daunting world of scholarly publishing. It explores why publishing is considered so important for people hoping to develop and academic career; how the publishing landscape is changing; the best places to publish; and practical strategies for publishing both books and journal articles. Important developments in Open Access policy such as the Australian Research Council’s 2013 Open Access Mandate, which requires all ARC funded research outputs to be made available in ‘Open Access’, are also touched upon.
The presentation will be especially interesting for Doctoral Candidates and Early Career Researchers, as well as anyone interested in understanding how the scholarly publishing landscape is changing and what they should do about it.
Cooperative Cataloging Projects: Managing Them for Best ResultsNASIG
This document summarizes key considerations and best practices for managing cooperative cataloging projects. It discusses factors to evaluate like collection characteristics, staffing needs, record processing workflows, and strategies for ongoing maintenance. Specific projects highlighted include CONSER's Open Access Journal project, the Dacheng Old Periodical Database project, and various Council on East Asian Libraries initiatives. The importance of communication, standards, and feedback with providers to improve metadata quality is emphasized.
Levine-Clark, Michael, “Demand-Driven Acquisition at the University of Denver...Michael Levine-Clark
The document summarizes the University of Denver's experience with and transition to demand-driven acquisition (DDA) of ebooks and print books over time. It describes the programs and packages used from 1999 to the present, including subscriptions, evidence-based selection, and DDA through various aggregators. Data on titles used and savings from DDA with EBL are provided as an example. The document also discusses the library's aspirations for a more ideal DDA model and the challenges presented by the current reality of the technology and marketplace.
Shaky Stacks: New Modes of Collection Developmentdwestbrook
The document summarizes the work of the Collections Management and Planning (CMP) unit at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Library. The CMP unit, consisting of 1 librarian and 2 student librarians, was created 1.5 years ago to address emerging collections issues. It utilizes various tools like circulation reports, duplicates reports, and WorldCat Collection Analysis to analyze the physical collections and provide data and recommendations to other library units. Some of the CMP unit's projects include collection profiles for each branch, identifying unnecessary duplicates, tracking in-house item usage, and flagging items in the catalog. The document discusses how the CMP unit helps the library address issues like space constraints, shifting priorities and formats, but
This document discusses the benefits of collective print collections among college libraries. It notes that Occidental College has reduced its print collections and expanded partnerships to share resources. Collective print collections increase preservation capacity, free up library space, reduce duplication, and encourage greater access through digitization. Regional and national models are emerging for collectively housing and archiving print journals and other materials. The document assumes these efforts will succeed based on factors like improved borrowing networks, technology advancements, and incentives around funding and resources. It acknowledges emotional aspects of reducing local print collections and encourages staying informed on developments through various listservs, conferences, and publications.
Managing a Mass Collections Review from Assessment to DeselectionNASIG
Presenter: David Burke
Starting in 2017, Falvey Memorial Library at Villanova University initiated a long-overdue collection review of the monograph collection. This is partly to ensure a healthy collection with room for growth, but also to prepare for a renovation of the building--ideally by the summer of 2019. This presentation will explore the ongoing process of organizing and enacting this weeding project. This includes using OCLC’s GreenGlass software to assist liaison librarians with selection, the criteria developed for deselection, and incorporating faculty participation in the project without undermining it. There is also intensive training of student workers to pull the proper books, withdraw them from the catalog and WorldCat, and dispose of them. The talk will highlight the ongoing challenges related to this project, which hopefully would encourage some discussion of the issues.
The document outlines a case made by Bill Myers to university administrators to construct a high-density remote storage facility for low-use library materials at the University of Kansas Libraries. It describes threats of limited shelving capacity and space for users. It provides data showing collection and user space needs exceed capacity. The proposal recommends transforming library spaces to focus on student needs, relieve crowded shelves, and provide affordable remote storage for less frequently used materials. Financial information and specifications for the proposed Building and Remote Access Depository (BARD) are presented, with the goal of preserving materials and better serving students.
This document summarizes an observation experience at a mid-sized academic library that is facing pressure to reduce its physical reference collection to make more space for student study and collaboration. It notes that reference collections nationwide are shrinking as space is needed for student areas, technology, and digital resources are preferred. The library observed has already cut its reference collection in half and plans further weeding. Studies show low usage rates of print references justify weeding to optimize space for student needs.
Library collection managers face significant changes in managing digital collections. Traditional activities like selection, acquisition, and storage now apply to digital resources that are vast in scope and amount. Collections have evolved from physical holdings to include digital content, scholarly workflows, and unique institutionally generated materials. Managing digital collections requires new strategies like emphasizing access over ownership, supporting discovery through workflows, and developing inside-out collections that are tailored to institutional needs rather than relying solely on outside content. Space constraints also encourage libraries to develop shared print collections and host traveling exhibits, performances, and collaborations that activate underused spaces.
The document discusses the ASERL Collaborative Federal Depository Program (CFDP), which aims to build complete, cataloged federal document collections across the Southeast through regional cooperation. The goals are to develop collections of excellence focused on particular agencies, topics, or formats and to share resources. The program allows members to innovate within legal guidelines by developing shared collections and expertise. Representatives from Auburn University, East Carolina University, and the University of South Carolina discuss the benefits and challenges of participating from the perspectives of a depository library dean, regional library, and selective depository.
ASERL Collaborative Federal Depository Program: Innovating within a Regulator...ccole-bennett
The document discusses the ASERL Collaborative Federal Depository Program (CFDP), which aims to build complete, cataloged federal document collections across the Southeast through regional cooperation. The goals are to develop collections of excellence focused on particular agencies, topics, or formats and to share resources. The program allows members to innovate within legal guidelines by developing shared collections and expertise. Representatives from Auburn University, East Carolina University, and the University of South Carolina discuss the benefits and challenges of participating from the perspectives of a regional library, a selective library, and a depository library dean.
Taming print journal collections...to boldly weed where no one has weeded beforeNASIG
Over the past few years, Bucknell University’s Bertrand Library has made many changes to evolve our services, physical library space, and collections in response to changing expectations and needs of our researchers. Our Collection Development team was charged with a task to develop a plan that would holistically examine our print journal collection and forecast what would be required for a single-effort de-accessioning project, aiming to weed our print journal collection by 50% or more. I will present our planning process, criteria, and grand reconceptualization for the space.
Accompanying handout: http://www.slideshare.net/NASIG/taming-print-journal-collections-handout
Presenter:
Kathryn Dalius
Serials Specialist, Bucknell University
The document provides an overview of a training for school librarians, covering topics such as library missions, skills, collection development, weeding, purchasing, processing, cataloging, advocacy, and statistics. The training aims to help librarians effectively manage their libraries and promote literacy.
Evaluating library spaces while developing a ?culture of assessmeIFLA
This document summarizes a presentation given by librarians from the Singapore Management University Libraries on their initiatives to evaluate library spaces and develop a culture of assessment. It describes how the libraries conducted various studies including people counting, surveys, focus groups and interviews to assess how newly renovated learning spaces were impacting students. Key findings included that students valued quiet study spaces as well as collaborative spaces, and that "seat hogging" was a way for students to reserve preferred study spots and maintain routines. The libraries used the findings to inform further space planning and partnerships with faculty on teaching and learning initiatives.
[Blackburn] [Collaborating for a Successful Masterplan: Art and/or Science?] ...Diane Koen
Presentation made by [Janette Blackburn] at the IFLA Library Buildings & Equipment Satellite Meetings. Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, August 10-11 2016
Levine-Clark, Michael, “Analyzing and Describing Collection Use to Inform Sto...Michael Levine-Clark
Levine-Clark, Michael, “Analyzing and Describing Collection Use to Inform Storage Decisions at the University of Denver,” Statistics & Reports: Data Driven Decision Making Pre Conference, ALCTS Acquisitions Section. Invited. American Library Association, Las Vegas, June 27, 2014.
Alcts ala annual chicago 2017 journal decision support toolsEmily Stambaugh
The document discusses decision support tools for shared print journal programs. It summarizes several tools including AGUA, which provides collections analysis and decision support for shared print journal programs. AGUA allows groups to analyze journal holdings across member libraries, make commitments about what to archive next, and generate reports to inform local archiving decisions. It also discusses the potential for developing a new "Decision Support 2.0" that combines the best features of existing tools.
The USC Libraries underwent a strategic planning process to reevaluate their reference services and implement changes. This included relocating the reference desk at Doheny Memorial Library from a consultation room back to the original location. A pilot program found a large increase in reference questions and student usage. As a result, the reference desk relocation was deemed a success and the hybrid reference model of both in-person and virtual services will continue into the future.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on succession planning and lessons learned from new depository coordinators. The panelists discussed their experiences transitioning into the role of depository coordinator. They emphasized the importance of planning ahead, capturing institutional knowledge, and identifying resources and allies to help with the transition. Recommendations included sharing important documents and projects, establishing an orientation plan, developing succession plans, preserving tacit knowledge, taking advantage of technology, managing changes in leadership, keeping leadership informed, and asking questions. The panelists stressed that no two situations are the same and highlighted the value of resources like listservs, conferences, and blogging to help new coordinators learn and grow in their roles.
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Ctrl + Alt + Repeat: Strategies for Regaining Authority Control after a Migra...NASIG
Speaker: Jamie Carlstone
This presentation is on how to regain authority control in a large research library catalog: first, dealing with a backlog of problems from years without authority control and second, creating a process for ongoing workflows to realistically maintain authority control when new records are added to the collection.
The Serial Cohort: A Confederacy of CatalogersNASIG
Speaker: Mandy Hurt
In 2018, at a time when our department was shrinking through attrition, the decision was made to further leverage the particular skill sets of a select group of monographic catalogers by training them to also undertake the complex copy cataloging of serials.
This presentation concerns the assumptions underlying how this decision was originally made, the initial plan for how this would be accomplished by CONSER Bridge Training, the eventual formation of the Serials Cohort with a view to creating an iterative process I would design and manage, and the problems, obstacles and time constraints faced and addressed along the way.
Calculating how much your University spends on Open Access and what to do abo...NASIG
Librarians are working hard to understand how much money their university is spending on open access article processing fees (APCs), and how much of what they subscribe to is available as OA. This information is useful when making subscription decisions, considering Read and Publish agreements, rethinking library open access budgets, and designing Institution-wide OA policies.
This session will talk concretely about how to calculate the impact of Open Access on *your* university. It will provide an overview on how to estimate the amount of money spent across a university on Open Access fees: we will discuss underlying concepts behind calculating OA article-processing fee (APC) spend and give an overview of useful data sources, including:
FlourishOA
Microsoft Academic Graph
PLOS API
Unpaywall Journals
We will also talk about Open Access on the subscription side, including how much of what you subscribe to is available as open access and how you can use that in your subscription decisions and negotiations.
The presenters are the cofounders of Our Research, the nonprofit company behind Unpaywall, the primary source of Open Access data worldwide.
Heather Piwowar, Co-founder, Our Research
Jason Priem, Co-founder, Our Research
Measure Twice and Cut Once: How a Budget Cut Impacted Subscription Renewals f...NASIG
Speakers: Ilda Cardenas, Keri Prelitz, Greg Yorba
The process of looking at subscriptions with the goal of proactively downsizing revealed that the library’s existing renewal workflows were outdated and in need of regular analysis to identify underused resources. Additionally, this project uncovered shortcomings of analysis that is reliant on usage data, the unexpected ramifications of large-scale subscription cancellations, as well as the need for improved communication within and between the many library departments affected by subscription cancellations.
Analyzing workflows and improving communication across departments NASIG
Presented by Jharina Pascual and Sarah Wallbank.
The presentation provides people with simple techniques for analyzing their local workflow and information-sharing practices, some ideas for interrogating and improving intra-technical services communication, and ideas for simple changes that can improve communication and build a sense of community/joint purpose within or across departments.
Supporting Students: OER and Textbook Affordability Initiatives at a Mid-Size...NASIG
Presented by Jennifer L. Pate.
With support from the president and provost of the university, Collier Library adopted strategic purchasing initiatives, including database purchases to support specific courses as well as purchasing reserve copies of textbooks for high-enrollment, required classes. In addition, the scholarly communications librarian became a founding member of the OER workgroup on campus. This group’s mission is to direct efforts for increasing faculty awareness and adoption of OER. This presentation discusses the structure of the each of these programs from initial idea to implementation. Included will be discussions of assessment of faculty and student awareness, development of an OER grant program, starting a textbook purchasing program, promotion of efforts, funding, and future goals.
Access to Supplemental Journal Article Materials NASIG
Presented by Electra Enslow, Suzanne Fricke, Susan Shipman
The use of supplemental journal article materials is increasing in all disciplines. These materials may be datasets, source code, tables/figures, multimedia or other materials that previously went unpublished, were attached as appendices, or were included within the body of the work. Current emphasis on critical appraisal and reproducibility demands that researchers have access to the complete shared life cycle in order to fully evaluate research. As more libraries become dependent on secondary aggregators and interlibrary loan, we questioned if access to these materials is equitable and sustainable.
Communications and context: strategies for onboarding new e-resources librari...NASIG
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This presentation details onboarding strategies institutions can utilize to help acclimate new e-resources librarians with an emphasis on strategies for effectively establishing and perpetuating communications with stakeholders.
Full Text Coverage Ratios: A Simple Method of Article-Level Collections Analy...NASIG
Presented by Matthew Goddard.
his presentation describes a simple and efficient method of using a discovery layer to evaluate periodicals holdings at the article level, and suggest a variety of applications.
This document provides information about Bloomsbury Digital Resources. It highlights that Bloomsbury won awards in 2018 from the Independent Publishers Guild and The Bookseller for its digital publishing and website. It offers over 10,000 titles across many subject areas from various imprints. Titles are available through GOBI and OASIS. The platform provides perpetual access to DRM-free titles with unlimited concurrent users and downloading/printing. It also offers over 220 open access titles and features like related content links and personalization options. Specific collections are mentioned like Drama Online Library which includes playtexts, scholarly books, audio plays and video plays.
Web accessibility in the institutional repository crafting user centered sub...NASIG
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Linked Data is exploding in the library world, but the biggest problems libraries have are coming up with the time or money involved in converting their records, looking into Linked Data programs, finding community support, and all the various other issues that arise as part of developing new methods. Likewise, one of the biggest hurdles for libraries and linked data is that they do not know what to do to get involved. As we have fewer people available and smaller budgets each year, we would like to explore ways in which libraries can get involved in the process without expending an undue amount of their already dwindling resources. To see how linked data can be applied, we will look at the example of the Smithsonian Libraries (SIL). Over the past 18 months, SIL has been preparing for the transition from MARC to linked open data. This session will talk about various SIL projects and initiatives (such as the FAST headings project and the introduction of Wikidata and WikiBase); how to incorporate linked data elements into MARC records; and how to develop staff and give them proficiency with new tools and workflows.
Heidy Berthoud, Head, Resource Description, Smithsonian Libraries
Walk this way: Online content platform migration experiences and collaboration NASIG
In this session, a librarian and a publisher share their perspectives on content platform migrations, and the Working Group Co-chairs will describe the group’s efforts to-date and expected outcomes. Our publisher-side speaker will describe issues they must consider when their content migrates, such as providing continuous access, persistent linking, communicating with stakeholders, and working with vendors. Our librarian speaker will describe their experience and steps they take during migrations, such as receiving notifications about migrations, identifying affected e-resources, updating local systems to ensure continuous access, and communicating with their front-line staff and patrons.
Read & Publish – What It Takes to Implement a Seamless Model?NASIG
PANELISTS
Adam Chesler
Director of Global Sales
AIP Publishing
Sara Rotjan
Assistant Marketing Director, AIP Publishing
Keith Webster
Dean of Libraries and Director of Emerging and Integrative Media Initiatives
Carnegie Mellon University
Andre Anders
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Professor of Applied Physics, Leipzig University
“Read & Publish” agreements continue to gain global attention. What’s rarely discussed when these new access and article processing models are introduced is the paperwork, back-end technology and overall management required to implement the new program that works for all involved. This panel, comprised of a librarian, publisher, and researcher, will focus on the complexities of developing, implementing and using the infrastructures of different Read & Publish models and the challenges of developing a seamless experience for everyone.
From article submission to publication to final reporting, the panel will discuss the “hidden” impact that new workflows will have on stakeholders in scholarly communications. Time will be allotted for Q&A and attendee participation is encouraged.
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When to hold them when to fold them: reassessing big deals in 2020NASIG
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Elizabeth Levkoff Derouchie, Metadata Librarian for Serials & Electronic Resources, Samford University Library
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
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The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
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Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
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(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
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Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
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ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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4. PRINT AT SIENA
• About 200 current print subscriptions
• Attempting to transition to electronic when possible
• Done as money/opportunity/need presents itself
• In 2017-2022 strategic plan
• No additional money to help make this transition
• Have consortial commitments to retain certain print
holdings
• We are still binding…
• The footprint seems larger than it is.
10. WORD ON CAMPUS IS THAT:
• No one uses print anymore
• Everything is online
• Everything is free
• Space containing serials is being wasted
Resulting in:
• A lot of outside ideas on what the space is better suited for
• Library playing defense
11. BE PREPARED…BUT FOR WHAT?
• What did we actually have down there?
• Holdings statement only, no reliable itemized number of
physical volumes
• Would we be forced to relocate them? To where? When?
• Print to electronic conversion-not as simple as it appears
• Some titles only in print still
• Cost for current access and cost for back files
• Our print collection is still growing! And is still being used!
• For volumes that can be removed-ethical disposition
desired
• What does recycling mean? Can we repurpose?
12.
13. STEPS TAKEN
• Completed a bound periodicals inventory
• Help from local high school transition program
• Used final number to update insurance policy
• Living spreadsheet
• Helps us answer what if questions posed to us and ones we pose.
• Re-assessing print
• Flipster
• Bindery evaluation
• Conversations/quote from publishers for backfiles.
• Space Master Planning Committee
• Represented the library
• An exercise in patience
• Voiced issues/concerns-potential removal and relocation options
• Actually made a difference and some progress!
14. MORE STEPS
Visually prepare the area
Circle stickers represent volumes
that can be withdrawn
Color coded by backfile source
17. ASK QUESTIONS AND LISTEN CAREFULLY
• What do we want to see space used
for?
• What do students want to see?
• White board questions coming
• Part of a bigger library space
discussion
• We need to start playing offense!
18. The unknown path continues…
but at least we are more prepared for
whatever lies ahead.
Thank you!
Ali Larsen
Serials Librarian
alarsen@siena.edu
19. Challenges of Collection
Management: Analysis, Staffing, &
Space
Presented by: Melanie Church
NASIG Conference
June 7, 2019
Keep the Work Flowing: Managing
Student Assistants in Deselection
Projects
20. Small, Private University
Started with approximately 100,000 volumes
Modest previous projects
Consortium
Small staff
26. Designing Documents for
Projects
For spreadsheets, include cells for:
• Initials
• Date
For instructions:
• Quick overview of why we need the
data
• What format we need the data in
(eg. v.1:10-15 is different from
entering volume 1, issues 10-15)
29. THE SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
CONTEXT
• State University
• Texas State University
System
• 15K FTE/20K Head count
• Doctorate and Master
Institution
• 1.4 million volumes
• Faculty Librarian Subject
Liaisons charged with
managing subject areas
of the collection
30. THE SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY
RENOVATION AND SPACE REALLOCATION
Space Stress
• Building renovation beginning in
February of 2020
• Currently little room for new print
books
• Library floors and foundation cannot
support compact shelving
• Changing user expectations of library
space
Collection Stress
• Partially de-duped
• Not weeded for 3 decades
32. PROVIDING USEFUL AND ACCURATE
DATA
• Subject Specific: Subject liaisons and faculty only want to see books that relate
to their subjects.
• Internal Value Indicators: Circulation, publication year, multiple
copies/editions, representation of subject within collection, etc.
• External Value Indicators: Uniqueness/rarity of material, holdings across peer
institutions, holdings across all other libraries, CHOICE reviews, HathiTrust Public
Domain, etc.
35. GREENGLASS PROVIDED SOLUTIONS
• Collated all the desired assessment data
• Allowed for many users to concurrently examine
parts of the collection
• Accounted for local call number assignment
• Produced datasets that we used for
• Deselection
• Accounting for regulations
• Outflow of materials
• Provided useful visualization of the data
37. • Identify where the library has duplication between print books and
e-books
• Identify multiple editions of the same work—a form of duplication
Many ways to use the data:
• Find common materials that have never
circulated
• Locate unique or rare materials for
preservation
• Find pockets of subject strengths
38. • How many holdings/copies?
• Where are they?
• Is the title secure?
• Can the title be accessed quickly?
• Can the title be re-obtained if needed?
• What options are available for each title?
Good Data Improves Decisions
40. Same Edition: Holding set on same OCLC#
• Better for widely-held, conservative for deselection
Any Edition: Holding set on same or related OCLC#
• Defined by OCLC Work Family
• Better for scarcely held, minimizes false uniqueness
OCLC Work ID#
45. Comparator Libraries
Choose comparator libraries or groups
Groups can be existing consortia or ‘virtual’
groups
Examples:
• University of Florida; Penn State University
• All academic libraries in NY, NJ, and PA
• All ARL Libraries
• Any handpicked group of libraries
52. PROJECT RESULTS
Since initiating the project in March 2018, the SHSU
Library has:
• Reviewed more than 90,000 books (15% of collection, 54% of books with zero uses, and with
publication dates of 2008 or earlier)
• Discarded and donated more than 22,000 books to Better World Books
• Collaborated with 12 libraries within the TSUS system to donate over a hundred titles to
participating libraries
• Established workflow, which better positions the library to quickly adapt to evolving library space
requirements as they arise
Editor's Notes
Serials footprint is small, yet coveted.
Previous projects: About 7 years ago, copy 2s removed. One of the limitations of this project was that there were an unknown number of unmarked copy 2s that had been added to the collection over the years. In that same time frame, quite a few law books were removed since there isn't a law program. Approximately 5 years ago, we started communicating with faculty who requested an updated version of an existing work & letting them know that, unless they requested otherwise, the older edition would be withdrawn.
As part of the Mobius consortium, the library has an agreement in place to do some cooperative collection development. Any items to be withdrawn need to be offered to other member libraries if there are fewer than 3 copies remaining in the consortium. Since we are on a cluster model, our ILS only has exportable data from our cluster, so that has meant a lot of individual title search to determine if items need to be offered before removal.
With a total staff of 6 full time & between 3-5 part time employees, it would have taken many more years to complete these projects without work study students. The Content Management & Discovery Services department (Technical Services) has three members and there are 2 of us who directly supervise student assistants.
We're all talking about collection management & deselection projects and going to at least touch on data analysis, space, and staffing. I'm going to give a quick overview of our deselection process & then my focus is going to be on managing the work of student assistants, especially within the deselection context.
Before starting any discussions with any of the departments, we decided to do some clean up and see how close the number of expected volumes was to the actual number of volumes. With some testing by staff and a lot of scanning by student assistants, we used Circa (iii product) to inventory the entire collection. Between identifying items that were in the collection, but not in the catalog and identifying items that were in the catalog, but were no longer on the shelves, we found out that the 100,000 estimate was very close.
With improved certainty in the accuracy of the catalog, liaisons started looking at the call number ranges relevant to their departments. The smallest of mine, Communication & Fine Arts had 5,400 total items and my largest, English, had over 17,000. In order to present a plan to the faculty, each liaison looked at variables like the age of the collection, number of titles in non-English languages, and the number of low to no circulating items. We set goals for each department (usually between 10-30% of their overall collection) and presented our findings and reasoning behind the project to the chair or their designated selector.
In the meetings with faculty, librarian liaisons established criteria, timelines, and pathways. Some faculty wanted to go through the stacks physically, while others wanted to review lists. Once everything was agreed on, we had liaisons get signed copies to save on file.
For serials, the process was a bit different. The collection was quite a bit smaller. It started with just under 800 titles and was brought down to about 200. We didn't consult with faculty and based all of the decisions on statistical data (especially overlap analysis). It's 3 years after that project and nobody has asked what happened to the bound journals or microforms.
Whether there is a high level of faculty involvement or not, student assistants do a fair bit of the leg work and data gathering that can't be automated.
At my institution, the library doesn't have a budget for this type of work, so we employ students on the federal work study program. They have a set amount each year and are paid at the state minimum wage level (it's not determined by the library, so we can't offer raises or other financial bonuses to try to get people to come back). Returning students aren't always offered work study funds, so even if somebody did a great job and we really want to bring them back, that isn't always possible.
Since I've been in my position (6 years), there's been at least 1 new person to train each year. Everybody uses the same checklist and does the same post-test. For anything that isn't answered correctly, we'll talk through the correct answer and make sure they're clear. The training documents & videos are accessed through the same site that we use to manage the work that students will be doing throughout the semester.
One stop shop. It's got the training materials and all of the project documents and instructions. Archives was added to the Content Management and Discovery Services department a couple of years ago, so there are separate places for Archives projects. All student assistants do the same core training, but archives student assistants have some modules that the other students don't do.
The Newsfeed is place to ask questions or post announcements. If it's a vital & timely announcement, we have students reply with their initials to mark that they have seen it.
There's a schedule that students can check. It's the calendar button.
Easier to do on Google Sites (the settings for access are easier to navigate), but you can set up the same types of permissions with certain people having ownership of the site (library staff) and others being able to edit.
Mechanisms to manage work when you're not in the office. It requires some diligence because you can only assign one person to a particular task or project at a time. If there are multiple people working on the same project (as often happened with big deselection projects), you have to change the assignment for the next person coming in and also remember to clear out any task assignments from the previous day that were completed.
We do divide work into tasks or projects. Tasks are routine, ongoing work and projects are defined by having an end date. All of the above were parts of deselection projects. Tasks would be things like checking in journals and processing new books. Unless there is some reason to reorganize workflows, we have students do tasks first before moving on to projects.
What data do you need to get out of it? How are you going to check in & follow up?
Detailed directions that answer the questions that you can think of that somebody would ask. Also think about whether students need to do a sample exercise before they start on the project. We had all new students this year and didn't have the time to spend following up on a lot of under-counted titles that were near matches due to different cataloging practices at different institutions in the consortium catalog. In training, we discussed possible exceptions with each of the 5 students, pulled sample searches from previous projects with a range of issues, looked at their accuracy, & discussed any notable deviations between their numbers and the previous numbers. A couple of students needed some additional practice, so we repeated the process before having them start on the actual project.
Make it so that you can track if somebody is having issues with accuracy & follow up.
Color coding can be helpful or at least making clear what the necessary information is. Hide unnecessary columns, emphasize what's important. In this example, author title, & publisher can be helpful in determining if they've pulled the right item, but the thing that they really need is the call #. This spreadsheet was designed by my co-worker and I would probably have put the notes at the end & put the checkbox for pulled items as close to the call number as possible, but the placement worked out fine.
First the obligatory contextualization about our University and Library, but as this context has direct implication on how we’ve chosen to use this, it’s important to run through it quickly.
State University. Thus governed by State constitution and laws concerning state property.
Member of Texas State University System. Thus governed by system regulations.
15K FTE; 20K head count.
Doctorate granting institution, 9 doctorates offered, 54 masters, so we do collect for graduate studies as well as undergraduate studies.
1.4 million volumes (includes monographs, print journals, government documents, and other physical materials).
Our collection is managed with a shared model, where faculty librarians are liaisons for instruction and support of certain departments, and thus select and deselect targeted materials for their subjects, while the Head of Technical Services oversees the overall collection management and the materials budget.
We had a new director start on March 1st and a few days later we found out the administration will be renovating part of our building and moving some academic programs into our space. Our reference shelves, government document room, and microform room are all likely to have to move. Construction is planned to commence in the spring of 2020.
As of 2015, print collections had been partially de-duped, but otherwise not “weeded” for 3 decades.
Even without the renovation plans, we’re running out of shelf space for new books. We’re still bringing in between 4,000 and 5,000 print volumes annually, so we do need a place for these books to go.
Library floors and foundation unable to support weight of compact shelving
Our users expect to use the library space for many things other than finding a print resource. Librarians want to respond to student’s requests for different use of Library space.
All these factors combine to make us need an extremely efficient mechanism to review our titles and assign the appropriate treatment for them.
SHSU librarians wanted data points to be available to assist them in their decision making and in the conversations they were having with faculty. The subject selectors are keenly aware of what has been written in professional literature about the benefits and risks of relying too heavily on data from our systems for deselection of print materials.
Library subscribed to OCLC’s Collection Evaluation and were working on combining data from that resource with data from ILS to assist Selectors in their deselection decisions.
Lots of work extracting data from ILS.
Lots of work reformatting and cleaning up data so it is usable.
Subject Selectors and Faculty wanted:
To see only the titles germane to their subject assignments
To be able to communicate with each other and with the faculty in departments they liaised with about titles that have use in multiple areas
Circulation
Number of Circulations
Last date circulated
Holdings
U.S.
Texas
The Texas A&M University System_The University of Texas System Joint Library Facility
Certain peer subject collections.
We had much of this data in our ILS and we could export it in a number of reports and then work to collate it into a single tool. This would have taken considerable time and effort.
Abiding by the Texas State and TSUS regulations for disposal of state properties
Cannot just send out materials. Must go through process of offering them to other Texas Government institutions before we can discard to a third party book dealer.
Have a number of Government Documents shelved in the main collection. They cannot be deselected without being reviewed by other government document libraries.
Our book dealer does not take all books, so we have to pull out materials they will not take.
Managing the outflow of books
Allowing subject selectors to examine books
Identifying books for delivery to other libraries.
Moving the books at the right time.
Dividing the books so they go to the correct recycling agencies.
All this requires good data
GreenGlass provided the us with the ability to.
Collated all the data we wanted into a single downloadable Excel file
Allow for many stake holders to examine and configure the data as they wanted to at the same time.
Black box in lower right – Held by over 200 libraries and never circulated
*As far back as the library’s circulation data goes
North American History subjects (E, F). This query took 4 minutes to put together. This ARL has almost 4 million titles, and in 4 minutes found 901 titles held by less than 5 libraries in the U.S. AND by none of their peers, and not in HathiTrust
International Recycling Symbol: Public Domain image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Recycling_symbol.svg; Each has pros and cons of each.
Building the query list is the core of our use of the system.
We have 14 Subject Liaison overseeing 25 subjects. They’re able to individually create review lists and review at their own pace.
Each Subject liaison is able to build their own query lists.
Narrow the call number range to those that class their subjects
Facets on the left hand side allow for
Circulation stats
Holdings
Date added
Create and output a query.
This is what the output from the query looks like. It is title by tile and has the data point collated by GreenGlass
Used VBA Report processing to change spreadsheet into a deselection tool.
Librarians and Staff are delighted with the simplicity of creating the query and how that data can then allow for the simple routing of the books through the entire process.