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Acquisition and Collection Development SectionScopeThe Section on Acquisition and Collection Development focuses on methodological and topical themes pertaining to acquisition of print and other analogue library materials (by purchase, exchange, gift, legal deposit), and the licensing and purchase of electronic information resources. Specialized interests include de-acquisition and weeding of library materials, collection development policies, collection development methods, techniques and practices for collection assessment, usage statistics, materials pricing issues, ownership vs. access issues, the "Open Access" movement, and librarians' relations with publishers and vendors. As access to materials becomes an increasingly viable alternative to ownership, the Section finds itself working more closely with the Sections on Serials and Other Continuing Resources, Document Delivery and Resource Sharing, and any advisory committees within IFLA that facilitate discussions between libraries and publishers and/or producers of electronic resources. Also of concern to the Section are the impact and application of technological developments that underlie many of the changes observed in departmental work flow, and partnering arrangements when acquiring materials (such as electronic data interchange, materials licensing agreements, and cooperative collection development). In formulating its Goals the Section strives to be flexible and responsive to changing conditions in the professional environment. The Section is especially cognizant of the need to integrate its Goals with IFLA's thematic focus and professional priorities. Strategic Plan2008-2009 | 2006-2007Publications
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BibliographiesConferences and WorkshopsCall for Papers Papers presented during the Workshop in Granada, Standing Committee mid-term meeting, March, 2007 Papers presented during the Workshop in Bologna, Standing Committee mid-term meeting, February, 2005 Annual Report2005-2006 | 2003-2004 | 2000-2001 |1999-2000 | 1998-1999 | 1997-1998 | 1996-1997 | 1994-1995 | Minutes of Meetings
Mailing lists:ACQUIS-L: Acquisitions & Collection Development Section Standing Committee Mailing List is an electronic discussion list for members of the Standing Committee. The list is intended to facilitate discussion of and action on matters of interest to the Standing Committee. It provides a necessary and timely way for the Standing Committee to conduct its business in addition to what can be accomplished during the scheduled meetings at the Annual Conference. Messages intended for distribution to the list should be sent to: acquis-l@infoserv.inist.fr Useful AddressesChair/Treasurer:Lynn Sipe Collection Development Coordinator University of Southern California Libraries Watt Hall B4D LOS ANGELES, CA 90089-0294 United States Tel.+(1)(213)740 2929 Fax +(1)(213)740 3148 E-mail: lsipe@usc.edu Secretary/Information Coordinator/Editor of Newsletter: Corrado Di Tillio Comune di Roma - Istituzione Biblioteche Biblioteca Raffaello Via Tuscolana n.1111 00173 ROMA Italy Tel. +(39)(6)45460554 E-mail: c.ditillio@bibliotechediroma.it | |