ALCTS Board Action Items: 2017 Annual Conference
The ALCTS Board met twice during the 2017 ALA Annual Conference: Friday, June, 23, 1:00–5:00 p.m., and Monday, June 26, 1:00–5:30 p.m. The Board’s action items and decisions follow.
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The Business of Social Impact: Creating a World Where Everyone Has Value: 2017 Annual Conference
Dorri McWhorter, CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, describes herself as a “possibilist.” Yes, there is a red squiggly line under the word “possibilist” as I prepare this report in Microsoft Word. As I read through my notes and consider Ms. McWhorter’s life philosophy and world view on how we do our work, I decided to add “possibilist” to my personal computer’s private dictionary. Next: Add being a “possibilist” to my list of personal aspirations.
Continue readingDiversity, Inclusion, & Social Justice in Technical Services: 2017 Annual Conference
On June 24, 2017, ALCTS, the American Indian Library Association, and the Public Library Association co-sponsored the ALA Program, “Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Technical Services.” The session was comprised of four parts presented by Hannah Buckland, Nancy Godoy-Powell, Sharon Grimm, Michelle Miller, and Ann Marie Willer.
Continue readingContinuing Resources Acquisitions Forum: 2017 Annual Conference
On Sunday, June 25, 2017, the Acquisitions Committee of the Continuing Resources Section held its annual Forum. Caroline Mills of Furman University presented “Without a Parachute: Converting to Unmediated Pay-Per-View Access to Articles Online.” Ms. Mills was looking for a solution to rising subscription costs and surveyed two groups of which Furman is a member: the Carolina Consortium and the Oberlin Group. Her query was whether they offer mediated or unmediated searches to their faculty and students.
Continue readingRDA Linked Data Forum: 2017 Annual Conference
The RDA (Resource Description and Access) Linked Data Forum was held on Monday, June 26, 2017, with an overflow crowd of approximately 110 people in attendance.
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