[Web4lib] ALCTS Preconference: Patron-Driven Acquisitions in Academic Libraries: Maximizing Technology to Minimize Risk

[Lai-Ying Hsiung]

*ALCTS Preconference -- ALA Annual Conference 2011*
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*Patron-Driven Acquisitions in Academic Libraries: Maximizing Technology 
to Minimize Risk
*/Friday, June 24, 2011 (8:30 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m.)/

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.

*Speakers:
* Clare Appavoo, Director of Sales & Strategic Support, Coutts 
Information Services; Matt Barnes, Vice President Academic Sales, 
ebrary; Robin Champieux, Vice President, Business Development; Adam 
Chandler, E-Resources & Database Management Research Librarian, Cornell 
University; Annette Day, Head, Collection Management, North Carolina 
State University; Michael Levine-Clark, Collections Librarian, 
University of Denver; Boaz Nadav-Manes, Head, Acquisitions Services and 
Philosophy Librarian, Cornell University;, Barbara A. Kawecki, MLS; 
Senior Digital Content Sales Manager, YBP Library Services; Suzanne 
Ward, Head, Collection Management, Purdue University Libraries; Doug 
Way, Head of Collections, Grand Valley State University; Rick Lugg, R2 
Consulting LLC.

Sponsored by ALCTS

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*Tickets: *Advance Registration (ends May 13) and Onsite Registration:
ALA Member $239; Division (ALCTS) Member $219; Retired Member, $99; 
Student Member $99; Non-Member $319
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/*Event Code: *ALC2

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