Current Projects, Challenges, and/or Questions by chtrotter

Collection Development of eBooks

2018-08-08 20:58:34 UTC

We are a GADD member, but now seeing enough local demand to start building our own local collection. Anyone in a similar situation or have experience to share?(chtrotter)

Combining collection development models for multi-branch library systems

2018-08-09 12:31:15 UTC

Our library system has been using a centralized model with structured data-driven, hold-driven purchasing model, and with additional customer/staff input via a form system for quite some time. Now our system is looking at adding branch-specific collection funds to the mix. Anybody have any tips on making this work well? (aeklund)

Customer/Patron Purchase Requests

2018-08-09 12:34:37 UTC

How are your systems handling input from customers/patrons on purchase requests? If you are you providing feedback on submissions or placing holds for items once they are purchased, how are you doing that? (aeklund)

Using Data to Determine Purchases

2018-08-09 12:42:56 UTC

What types of reports or statistics are you using to help you determine what to purchase (or replenish) for your library or library system? (aeklund)

Open Educational Resources (OER)

2018-08-09 14:13:11 UTC

My library has
recently been given the task of expanding awareness of Open Educational Resources
among students and educators. What OER resources have you been using at your library?  Any tips or recommended resources for someone promoting OER at their organization? (bbarton)

Atlanta Fulton Weeding Project

2018-08-10 15:54:50 UTC

They're using collection HQ and Better World Books -- We noted that public libraries can use BWB but University Libraries cannot due to state vendor restrictions