The Implementation of a Patron-Driven Acquisitions Program at Grand Valley State University

Presented at ALCTS Preconference: Patron-Driven Acquisitions in Academic Libraries: Maximizing Technology to Minimize Risk. More libraries are utilizing patron driven acquisition (PDA) and vendors are offering creative business models to complement traditional purchasing approaches, posing new opportunities/challenges for acquisitions. This pre-conference, led by experienced professionals, will guide attendees through the different models, expose them to real life programs at libraries of varying sizes, offer strategies for the set-up and on-going management, as well as point out common technical services issues

The Shifting Nature of Academic Library Collections

Over the past decade technological advances and changes in the scholarly publishing environment have ushered in an era of unprecedented change for academic libraries. Financial pressures, the rise of online content, and the ability to easily share and distribute materials are driving libraries to reexamine many of their practices and priorities. This presentation will explore how libraries are moving from traditional models of collection develop toward a new future where the focus is on curating access to information and on supporting the production and dissemination of scholarly resources

Solving the Puzzle of U.S. Government Statistics

Get tips for guiding your users through the maze of government statistics and discover many online statistical resources and essential reference works available for free on the web

The Detail Behind Web-Scale: Selecting and Configuring Web-Scale Discovery Tools to Meet Music Information Retrieval Needs.

Web-scale discovery tools are rapidly gaining popularity as a purported "one-stop search" for discovering library information. Music, particularly printed music and recordings, presents unique information retrieval needs. This article identifies, explores, and makes recommendations regarding key music-related aspects to consider when selecting and implementing a discovery tool, considering scope, metadata, and interface

Think Dad! A father-inclusive toolkit for professionals

This toolkit was developed by North East Young Dads and Lads with support from the Following Young Fathers Further research team at the University of Lincoln. The co-creation team included young fathers and peer researchers Robert Oughton and Jordan Richardson of the North East Young Dads and Lads, who are committed to improving the parenting and support experiences of young men who become a parent at an early age