Kay G. Johnson

When did (E)-Books Become Serials?

This session explored how e-books are more serial-like than traditional printed books. The book “container” is eroding now that publishers supply abstracts, MARC records, and DOIs at the chapter level. Booksellers offer e-book packages that can be leased with annual renewal costs and options to trade content in and out. Libraries have to adjust workflow and budgets to handle monographic content that has continuing costs and may not be permanently owned. The panel presented viewpoints of the differences and similarities between e-books and e-journals from the perspectives of a librarian in a consortium, a bookseller/e-book aggregator, a knowledgebase creator and researcher, and a consultant to libraries. The challenges of e-books were highlighted and audience discussion was encouraged.

The Balance Point

Abstract Nine serials librarians describe their experiences and offer advice on achieving tenure, promotion, or reappointment. The librarians represent a variety of academic institutions and stages of career, from untenured new librarians to administrators at the rank of full professor. Despite unique insights based on their different experience levels, professional positions, and institutional promotion and tenure requirements, the librarians share common opinions on how best to achieve success in an academic position.

Ongoing serials cataloging training

Cataloging requires constant continuing education. The recent changes to Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) Chapter 12 have necessitated widespread efforts to train and retrain serials catalogers. Serials cataloger librarians from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, and the San Francisco Public Library describe their methods and the challenges of ongoing serials cataloging training. Serials Review 2003; 29:117–120.Cataloging requires constant continuing education. The recent changes to Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) Chapter 12 have necessitated widespread efforts to train and retrain serials catalogers. Serials cataloger librarians from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, and the San Francisco Public Library describe their methods and the challenges of ongoing serials cataloging training. Serials Review 2003; 29:117–120.

Making the Leap to Mid-Management

Micheline Westfall, Kay G. Johnson, and Molly Royse shared insights gained from forty years of combined experience in library middle management to help those new to heading a department or those interested in becoming a department head. Topics included human resources (hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations), budgeting, time management, leading meetings, mentoring, networking within the library and on campus, maintaining a good work/personal life balance, and the information one should learn about their library and the university in order to become a successful middle manager.

Electronic Journal Holdings Data Usage

Abstract Results of the CONSER Publication Pattern Initiative, Task Force to Explore the Needs and Uses for Holdings and Pattern Data for Electronic Journals survey, are presented. Following the survey data, two information professionals react with contrasting views on the usefulness and effectiveness of providing detailed e-journal holdings information to the end user. Serials Review 2003; 29:295–301.

Embracing Changing Technology and New Technical Services Workflows in Migrating to a Next-Generation Library Management System

ABSTRACT In 2015, Radford University’s McConnell Library migrated to OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC)’s WorldShare Management Services, relinquishing three legacy systems in the process. As a result, many of the Collection and Technical Services Department’s workflows changed considerably beginning months before the contract was signed. An extensive temporary departmental focus on data clean-up and training was required while maintaining core duties. New opportunities for collaboration and communication emerged. In light of developing new workflows, NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians and NASIG Core Competencies for Print Serials Management were consulted in revising positions. What follows is the process, management, communication, and outcomes involved in migrating to a new next-generation library management system.

SSP-NASIG Joint Meeting: : Wrap up panel with all speakers

The expert speakers from the publishing, librarian, and vendor communities regrouped at the end of the Society for Scholarly Publishing–NASIG Joint Meeting to answer questions or elaborate on information they presented earlier during the meeting.

The balance pointOngoing Serials Cataloging Training: Perspectives from the Trenches☆

Cataloging requires constant continuing education. The recent changes to Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) Chapter 12 have necessitated widespread efforts to train and retrain serials catalogers. Serials cataloger librarians from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, and the San Francisco Public Library describe their methods and the challenges of ongoing serials cataloging training. Serials Review 2003; 29:117–120.Cataloging requires constant continuing education. The recent changes to Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2) Chapter 12 have necessitated widespread efforts to train and retrain serials catalogers. Serials cataloger librarians from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, and the San Francisco Public Library describe their methods and the challenges of ongoing serials cataloging training. Serials Review 2003; 29:117–120.

Managing Multiple Media and Extraordinary Expectations

Summary In this workshop, the challenges and strategies associated with providing both print and electronic resources for users are discussed. The case study of the NASA Langley Research Center was used to discuss the unique challenges faced by special federal libraries in providing multiple media and managing user and administrator expectations.