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: --Statistics and reports for e-resource management --Patron Driven Acquisitions --E-book platforms --E-book workflows --Streamlining e-resource management with an ERM system --Negotiating licenses and prices --Discovery tools and acquisitions --Technology of acquisitions --Finding and selecting vendors and vendor comparison and assessment --Acquiring MP3's, scores, and e-scores --Workflow analysis --Managing accounting, accounts, and audits --RDA and Acquisitions --Acquisitions/Cataloging workflows --Changes in the nature of acquisitions work due to changing collections --Repurposing acquisitions staff 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. URL: http://www.against-the-grain.com/ If you are interested in writing for "Biz of Acq", please contact the editor: Michelle Flinchbaugh Acquistions Librarian UMBC Library 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250 Phone: 410-455-6754
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
