Digital Collections-Q4

To what extent has the library calculated what percentage of the physical collection could potentially be accessed through ebooks? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Digital Collections-Q3

To what extent is the library devoting a portion of its monograph budget toward a patron-driven acquisition for ebooks? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Digital Collections-Q2

To what extent is the library exploring usage of alternative modes of access to ebooks and digital resources, such as HathiTrust and Internet Archive? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

Digital Collections-Q1

To what extent has the library adopted an “e-priority” policy, acquiring only the electronic version of a volume where one exists? Should we?

What are we already doing related to the question?

If we wanted to consider starting this initiative or expanding what we are already doing, what do we want to learn about it from our future speakers? What questions do we want to ask during our upcoming speaker series?

July 31-Slides

Library employees may find the slides from Raynna's July 31 presentation to the staff and faculty can be found on the staff drive at U:LibraryFutures\Raynna2012_07_31.pdf or via Sharepoint.

Comments and questions on the presentation can be added to the comments section below.

July 31-Materials Discussed

In today's presentation, Raynna summarized a report from University Leadership Council, Redefining the Academic Library: Managing the Migration to Digital Services.

Consultant Presentation

What: 

Visit with Raynna Bowlby

When: 

Presentation- 9-10:30 a.m on Tuesday, July 31
Follow-up- 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, August 1

Where:

Peggy V. Helmerich Browsing Room, Edmon Low Library

Who:

All Library employees encouraged to attend.