2012 Discussion Group Survey

NASIG 2011 Informal Discussion Groups interest survey

We'd like your feedback! The NASIG Program Planning Committee (PPC) received many terrific suggestions for discussion group topics. To help us anticipate demand, please indicate from the list below up to three (3) topics that are of greatest interest to you. Informal discussion groups will take place on Saturday, June 9, 12:00-1:00pm.

Inquiries may be sent to the PPC Chair/Vice Chair, Michael Hanson/Karen Davidson, at: prog-plan@nasig.org. Complete conference information is available at http://www.nasig.org/conference_registration.cfm.

Question Title

* 1. Please select up to three (3) discussion groups that are of greatest interest to you:

Discovery Service
Discovery Service? Are others on the brink? Perhaps those who have implemented a discovery service would be willing to share their experiences with those whose libraries are investigating their options.
Discussion Group Leader: Sarah Tusa, Lamar University

E-Resource Management
1. Innovative ERM system & acquisitions 2. Licensing.
Discussion Group Leader: Sara Bahnmaier, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

GWLA
GWLA acquisitions/serials discussion group
Discussion Group Leader: Anne E McKee, Great Western Library Alliance

Job Descriptions for Serials Staff
Writing job descriptions for support staff in serials departments now that we have fewer print journals coming in and are binding fewer if any titles. Do they get re-assigned and to where? How is morale being addressed?
Discussion Group Leader: Sharon Purtee, University of Cincinnati

Institutional Accreditation Standards
Addressing Institutional Accreditation Standards (SACS-COC, North Central Association, etc.)
Discussion Group Leader: Marcella Lesher, St. Mary's University

ISSN Update
ISSN for digital stuff: what works and does not work in your library? I will briefly update the audience about new developments concerning reproductions and e-book/SmartPhone versions. I will indicate some of the areas where ISSN and RDA are not yet synchronized and invite discussion on these topics, especially what is working for members of the audience and where there are problems.
Discussion Group Leader: Regina Romano Reynolds, Library of Congress

Serials Solutions Administrators Discussion
A discussion on administration of any of SS' 360 services beyond the implementation stage.
Discussion Group Leaders: Rena Sheffer & Dani Roach, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & St. Thomas University

Simplifying eResources: When eBooks Function Like Journal Articles
While eBooks offer many good features, restrictions such as DRM, simultaneous users, and use limitations frustrate librarians and end-users alike. For new academic eBooks with a more limited audience, what would happen if they could be freely downloaded in a PDF just as journal articles are now? Perspectives from the publisher, library, and end-user will be discussed.
Discussion Group Leader: John Banionis, Accucoms

Best practices for Running an Annual Serials Review Project.
The University of Houston regularly runs an annual serials review. This year, however, UH will be running three serials reviews. The discussion group would discuss what works and what does not work while running a serials review project.
Discussion Group Leader: Kelli Getz, University of Houston