VLA Public Library Collection Management Workshop 3/24/17

The first Technical Services & Technology Forum Public Library Collection Management workshop/discussion forum of 2017 will take place on March 24 at the South County Library of the Roanoke County Public Library system. The workshop/discussion, led by Ann Theis of Henrico County & Adrian Whicker of Roanoke County will run from 10:00 am-3:00 pm with a break for lunch (off-site, on your own- food is also available from Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea on site and optionally, we can order some GoPicnic meals). We will also have refreshments (chocolate/candy, in particular). Registration is required, however the event is free.

Topics to be covered will include: Selection & acquisitions; e-resources; collection management tools and analytics; collection analysis; moving collections; maintenance, and weeding; cataloging & technical services issues; local collection management considerations; consortial agreements; and other emerging issues. The registration form will provide you with the opportunity to let us know what topics you would like to discuss.

Registration form

And, if that's not enough, VLA NMRT's Region I Library Socializers and the Roanoke & New River Valley Library Association will be having an event at Twin Creeks Brewing Company in Vinton that afternoon at 5:30, so come out for the workshop and discussion and then stay over for some networking and socializing.