What’s in a name? It helps to establish identity. A name conveys reputation or authority. This presentation discusses the factors that influenced the recent decision to change the name of the ALCTS Serials Section and then examines the challenges facing ALCTS as it strives to become the "recognized dynamic leader ... [for] all information resources."

Pamela Bluh, University of Maryland / President, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services

1. ERM Implementation. Rebecca Kemp, UNC-Wilmington
2. WorldCat Local. Freida Rosenberg, UNC-Chapel Hill
3. Next Generation Catalogs (e.g., Endeca / AquaBrowser). Eleanor Cook, Appalachian State University
4. Changing Roles of the Serials Paraprofessional. Christie Degener, UNC Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library
5. Analysis Tools. Evelyn Council, Fayetteville State University
6. Title Changes to Publisher Packages. Nancy Gibbs, Duke University Libraries
7. Project Counter & Usage Statistics. Carol Avery Nicholson, UNC-Chapel Hill Kathrine R. Everett Law Library

Tamika Barnes McCollough, EPA Library

Jennifer Castaldo, Duke University Libraries
Robert Mercer, Ex Libris
Merrill Smith, EBSCO Information Services
Moderator: Tiffany Allen, UNC-Chapel Hill

(Note: Sessions A1 and B1 are offered only one time. Sessions C-E are repeated in Concurrent Session Two.)

A1. New Challenges, New Position: Creation of the Resource Management Librarian
This program will discuss the reasons for creating a Resource Management Librarian (RML) rather than a Cataloging Librarian for the Georgia Gwinnett College Library, in order to achieve seamless integration of print and electronic resources. The presentation will examine the job description of the RML, examine the impact on workflows within the Collections department and the library, and discuss the future of this position for the GGC Library as well as the implications for other libraries.
Jessie L. Copeland, Georgia Gwinnett College Library
Vicki L. Parsons, Georgia Gwinnett College Library

B1. Who Cares About Catalogs Anyhow?
We care, we all care. Catalogs are more important than ever as they morph and expand to reflect all the collections of a library. Catalogs can accommodate data from multiple sources in multiple formats. Catalogs feed OPACs and the new front-end discovery platforms. Key to the viability and success of any catalog are completeness, currentness, accuracy, and the ability to smoothly incorporate both metadata as well as the rich information about the terms of access and technical restrictions from an electronic resource management system. Such information is as valuable in the discovery services platform as it is in the link resolver, federated search engine, public catalog or any other tool for the discovery of the library’s collections. Libraries should be confident that careful work done over the years to shape and build a catalog will not be thrown away in favor of the new and glossy, rather, that work should be brought forward and used to enhance the user experience.
Sandy Hurd, Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

C. Integrating Serials into an Institutional Repository
The integration of full-text serial runs into an institutional repository (IR) brings with it a number of complexities. Issues related to changes in title, publication of special issues or supplements and varying practices with regards to numbering take on new challenges when combined with idiosyncratic IR software and a desire on the part of the IR manager to provide a logical organization and display. This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the issues and give guidance in determining what type of organization/display works best for various types of serial publications.
Mary Grenci, University of Oregon

D. Cross-Generational Management in Libraries
In today’s work force, there are currently four distinct generations working side-by-side – a situation unique in history. Libraries in particular, with their emphasis on change and technological innovation, must manage a work force with drastically differing perspectives and stimuli. What are the broad characteristics of each generation? What motivates people from different periods of time? How can a successful manager not only be cognizant of those differences, but use them to his or her advantage? These presentations seek to address those questions, looking at the traits of each generation and providing tips on team building across those differences. Whether you are a Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen Xer or Millennial, you should learn something about your colleagues – and perhaps about yourself as well.
Emily Hicks, University of Dayton
Adam Murray, Murray State University

E. Consorting, Conversing, and Collaborating: Serials for the New Library
Serials have always been an important part of library service, and as libraries (and consortia of libraries) grow into their new roles as conversation platforms, keepers, and facilitators, serials will need to be understood differently. Tim Rogers, executive director of NC LIVE - North Carolina's largest multi-type library consortium, will act as the tour guide for this new look at serials and will invite attendees to share how they shape the ongoing conversation of information.
Tim Rogers, NC LIVE

(Note: Sessions A2 and B2 are offered only one time. Sessions C-E are repeated from Concurrent Session One.)

A2. MARC Record Services: A Comparative Study
Many libraries are now using MARC record services to bring bibliographic records into their catalogs for serials titles, especially those in aggregator packages. This session will explore the major features of different MARC record services and present the results of a survey of library personnel who use these services. The survey focus is on how libraries are using MARC record services, their benefits, and their drawbacks. Questions and audience participation welcome.
Rebecca Kemp, UNC-Wilmington

B2. Gathering, Integrating and Analyzing Usage Data: A Look at Collection Analysis Tools and Usage Statistics Standards Since the launch of COUNTER in 2002, the availability and application of online journal usage statistics continues to quickly expand. Usage statistics are now considered a crucial tool in collection analysis—especially amidst growing pressure on library budgets and rising journals costs. In addition, the development of new collection analysis tools and the creation of usage standards such as the SUSHI (Standardized Usage Statistics Harvesting Initiative) are now enabling libraries and vendors to collaborate for the more efficient collection, integration and analysis of usage data. We will examine the collection analysis tools and standards that are currently available and look at some of the important questions still surrounding usage statistics that librarians should consider when incorporating usage data into their acquisitions decisions.
Christine Stamison, Swets

C. Integrating Serials into an Institutional Repository
The integration of full-text serial runs into an institutional repository (IR) brings with it a number of complexities. Issues related to changes in title, publication of special issues or supplements and varying practices with regards to numbering take on new challenges when combined with idiosyncratic IR software and a desire on the part of the IR manager to provide a logical organization and display. This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of the issues and give guidance in determining what type of organization/display works best for various types of serial publications.
Mary Grenci, University of Oregon

D. Cross-Generational Management in Libraries
In today’s work force, there are currently four distinct generations working side-by-side – a situation unique in history. Libraries in particular, with their emphasis on change and technological innovation, must manage a work force with drastically differing perspectives and stimuli. What are the broad characteristics of each generation? What motivates people from different periods of time? How can a successful manager not only be cognizant of those differences, but use them to his or her advantage? These presentations seek to address those questions, looking at the traits of each generation and providing tips on team building across those differences. Whether you are a Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen Xer or Millennial, you should learn something about your colleagues – and perhaps about yourself as well.
Emily Hicks, University of Dayton
Adam Murray, Murray State University

E. Consorting, Conversing, and Collaborating: Serials for the New Library
Serials have always been an important part of library service, and as libraries (and consortia of libraries) grow into their new roles as conversation platforms, keepers, and facilitators, serials will need to be understood differently. Tim Rogers, executive director of NC LIVE - North Carolina's largest multi-type library consortium, will act as the tour guide for this new look at serials and will invite attendees to share how they shape the ongoing conversation of information.
Tim Rogers, NC LIVE

U.S. News & World Report has ranked librarian among its top 25 "get-ahead" careers for 2007, citing "a great mix of pay, status and quality of life" and cites librarianship as an "underrated career." Rick will discuss issues related to the recruitment of the next generation of librarians. Topics include the perceived shortage of librarians, factors affecting the recruitment of NextGen librarians, and what we can do to advance recruitment.

Rick Block, Columbia University and Long Island University