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Managing & Sustaining Collaborative Collections, Part Two

Webinar

Scope

Collaborative collection development is a multifaceted process that requires navigating the intricacies of collaboration, partnerships with publishers and vendors, as well as a keen understanding of what is necessary to optimize its benefits for all stakeholders.  This two-part series will delve into effective strategies, case studies, and contemplations pertaining to sustainability, management, resource access, impact and preservation.  Focused on the immediate opportunities and challenges that must be navigated between libraries and publishers, the in-depth conversation will provide practical knowledge and skills necessary to develop and maintain a successful collaborative collection.

Confirmed speakers include Russell "Rusty" Michalak, Library Director, Goldey-Beacom College, Jesse Koennecke, Director of Acquisitions and E-Resource Licensing Services, Cornell University Library, Jill Morris, Executive Director, PALCI, and Roger Strong, VP of Global Academic Sales - Americas, Gale-Cengage.

The program is being coordinated by NISO Education Committee Member Russell "Rusty" Michalak

Event Sessions

Speakers

Jesse Koennecke

Director of Acquisitions and E-Resource Licensing Services
Cornell University Library

This event was moderated by Russell Michalak, Library Director, Goldey-Beacom College.

In anticipation of this event, the following questions were posed to the panel as a basis for discussion…

What scale should collaboration happen?

When is it good for the consortia to lead, or is it a collaborative collection?

What practical skills do librarians need to effectively collaborate with publishers and vendors in collection development?

  • Understanding of Project Management
  • Licensing/agreement negotiation
  • Workflow management

How can libraries measure the impact of their collaborative collection development efforts on resource access and user satisfaction?

  • Usage/circulation stats
  • survey included with item/access - Cornell did this with a Buy or Borrow program to hear from users about turnaround, thoughts on collecting vs. borrowing.

What role do emerging technologies play in enhancing collaboration and resource sharing between libraries and publishers?

Can you share successful communication and negotiation tactics that have helped align the interests of libraries, publishers, and vendors?

  • Understanding your institution’s and partnership’s values - bringing these to the table.

How do you see the future of collaborative collection development evolving, and what preparations should libraries make to stay ahead of these changes?

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