The second NAG Collection Development Seminar for Academic Libraries; following the extremely successful seminar on this topic held in London in November 2010, it builds on and develops the original content. However, attendance at the first seminar is not a prerequisite.
Speakers
Jill Taylor-Roe (University of Newcastle)
Libby Homer (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London)
Steve Sharp (University of Leeds)
Regina Ferguson (University of Salford)
Hazel Woodward (Cranfield University)
Heather Sherman (Dawson Books)
Themes
• The element of uncertainty re the future (Planning for the future, cuts, changes to institutional structure)
• The pace of change (print to e-, the need for learning space, Patron Driven Acquisitions)
• The continuing importance of print (the traditional collection)
• The effect of Discovery Tools
• The increased expectations of managers, researchers and especially students
• The need for collaboration and sharing (consortia, duplication of resources across the sector, increased inter-institutional competition)
• Supplier input. How can they help library collection development?'
Fees
£125 for NAG members and £175 for non-members
Contact information
- Name: Judith Rhodes, Administrator
- Telephone: 01924 383010
- Fax: 01924 383010
- Email: nag1@btconnect.com(preferred)
Upcoming dates
Currently no dates available