ACQUISITIONS SCHOOL
Glendower Hotel, Lytham St Annes
8th & 9th November 2006
Maximum quality, minimum cost - the acquisitions process and How to improve it
The NAG Acquisitions School, Glendower Hotel, Lytham St Anne’s
Wednesday 8th - Thursday 9th November 2006
NAG Members £275.00 + VAT
Non-members £325.00 + VAT
8th November: Registration and Coffee 10.00; School opens 10.45
9th November: School finishes 15.30
The cost includes refreshments and lunch on both days, dinner, bed and breakfast on 8th plus travel to visit Holt Jackson Ltd. Additional BB accommodation can be booked by NAG for 7th November at a cost of £65pp. You may also pre-order dinner at a cost of £10ph. Please advise when registering - together with your approximate time of arrival – and where possible we will organise a meal for you and include the cost on your invoice.
Recent government initiatives have focused attention on acquisitions in public libraries as a key element in service improvement, raising questions of cost, quality and speed of supply that are just as relevant to academic and special libraries. The PWC report, published summer 2006, following extensive consultation with library practitioners and suppliers alike, has brought new and radical models to the fore. This year's School offers you the opportunity to explore all aspects of the acquisitions process, review current practice and learn how to improve upon it.
Delivered by a team of expert practitioners including librarians, suppliers, system suppliers and data specialists, the School aims to provide an all-round learning experience. Tutors include: Phil Coles (SirsiDynix), Paul Dibble (Nielsen Bookdata), Stuart Halliday (University of Sunderland), Eileen Hiller (University of Huddersfield), Kevin Holden (Holt Jackson Book Company), Peter Longden (Buckinghamshire Libraries and Heritage, Alyson Hogarth (Middlesbrough Libraries and Information), Steve Sharp (University of Leeds), Maggie Sumner (Freelance).
Short presentations, open discussion, a supplier visit, group work and informal learning, not least over the School dinner, all feature prominently, and the emphasis throughout is on the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Separate sessions for academic/special and public library staff also allow a more focused approach in the key areas of funding and budgeting and the selection of materials.
The fully revised programme incorporates all the latest developments in the acquisitions field and covers: the acquisitions process; funding and budgeting; tendering; managing your supply contract; the supplier's view - the Holt Jackson Book Company (including visit); selecting resources; ordering and receipt; record creation and supply; and making the most of your library management system (EDI, sytems integration).
The drive to maximise quality and minimise cost involves all who work in library acquisitions, and the School has been designed to be relevant to staff at all levels of seniority and experience.
If you want an opportunity to gain a critical overview of the acquisitions process, identify best practice and develop strategies for service improvement then register now.
*Member rate will be charged for new members who submit their application at the same time as their registration.
