ACQNET v3n031 (March 28, 1993) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/serials/stacks/acqnet/acq-v3n031 ISSN: 1057-5308 *************** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 31, March 28, 1993 ====================================== (1) FROM: Christian SUBJECT: Who's new on ACQNET today (9 lines) (2) FROM: Rosina Tammany SUBJECT: Allergens in books (12 lines) (3) FROM: Miko Pattie SUBJECT: Acquisitions education (25 lines) (4) FROM: Miko Pattie SUBJECT: OCLC Users Council's Task Force on the Future Use of the Online Union Catalog (12 lines) (5) FROM: Jim Mumm SUBJECT: Purchasing videos (9 lines) (6) FROM: Cornelia A. Kelley SUBJECT: Exchange programs (33 lines) (7) FROM: Deborah Fetch SUBJECT: Revisionist Press (12 lines) (8) FROM: Karen Perone SUBJECT: Job announcement (28 lines) (1)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: March 28, 1993 From: Christian Subject: Who's new on ACQNET today Gwendolyn L. Snodgrass Rita Marisa Penco Technical Services Librarian Librarian Univ. of Louisville Health Sciences Lib. Paprican/UBC Pulp & Paper Centre E-mail: GLSNOD01@ULKYVM.LOUISVILLE.EDU E-mail: PENCO@PPC.UBC.CA (2)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 25 Mar 93 08:05:49 -0500 From: Rosina Tammany (Eastern Michigan U.) Subject: Allergens in books In response to Rosann Bazirjian's concern about allergens in books, several members of the Acquisitions staff here have serious reactions to books that are shipped from other countries, especially India. We discovered that the books are heavily sprayed with chemicals to destroy unwanted little critters before they reach our shores. Many of us simply wear gloves when handling the materials but one has to also wear a mask because of her asthma. (3)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 93 08:33:33 EST From: Miko Pattie (University of Kentucky) Subject: Acquisitions education Thank you all for those refreshing and thought-provoking discussions on staff morale, acquisitions as a profession, copy-cataloging in receiving, balancing personal/professional schedules, etc. My students have taken all in and have integrated these into the answers they gave me in their first test. You give us plenty to talk about. One of the students was most impressed with staff morale and has decided to do her term project on that. Joe Barker, you might be the one source she will dig further. In this test, I asked what areas in acquisitions require professional expertise and why acquisitions work is questioned as that of a professional. All seemed to conclude that this work is professional based on what you all discussed, and, of course, Joe Hewitt's excellent treatise on this particular topic: publishing industry, business knowledge and practice, wholesaling, manage- ment, supervising, training, vendors, information technology knowhow to use utilities, local systems, vendor systems, campus accounting systems, etc. to get the material as cheaply and quickly as possible... bluh, bluh, bluh... I think the key is that you act as a validating device for my students. After the readings and lectures, they actually are listening in to all of these red-blooded acquisitions librarians talking about their day-to-day work and they all fall into place. The case is closed. (4)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 93 08:33:33 EST From: Miko Pattie (University of Kentucky) Subject: OCLC Users Council's Task Force on the Future Use of the Online Union Catalog I want to comment on a critique on the OCLC Users Council's Task Force on the Future Use of the Online Union Catalog preliminary report for not mentioning the use made by acquisitions. As a delegate, I will bring this to Bill Potter's attention and try to right this wrong. It is true that as we fine tune our workflow the acquisitions staff will bring records in and complete the cataloging process for the most part. (5)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: 26 Mar 1993 09:19:03 -0600 (CST) From: Jim Mumm (Marquette University) <9724MUMMJ@VMS.CSD.MU.EDU> Subject: Video purchasing At Marquette University Law Library we have been purchasing a fair number of popular videos which deal with law and or lawyers. Our main suppliers have been Baker and Taylor and Facets. I'm wondering if anyone knows of other major distributors/wholesalers for feature films and popular videos. (6)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: Fri, 26 Mar 1993 10:42:24 -0500 From: Cornelia A. Kelley (Univ. of Virginia) Subject: Exchange programs for surplus materials At the University of Virginia, we have been investigating the current costs of running our "exchange" program for surplus library materials, consisting of both unused gifts and withdrawn materials in good condition. Since the cessation of the Smithsonian's trans-shipping service, the postage costs have sky-rocketed and certainly staff time is no less expensive if available at all. At this juncture, I would really like to hear from any other libraries which are running a similar program about any or all of the following questions: 1- How are libraries selected for addition to the mailing list? 2- Is any _quid pro quo_ involved in adding libraries to the mailing list or keeping a library on the list? 3- How often are surplus materials lists prepared? 4- What level of staff handles list preparation and mailing? 5- What is the balance of domestic/foreign libraries on the address list? 6- How are decisions made on which library gets listed material if more than one requests it? 7- Have drastic reductions been made in the number or type of libraries on the mailing list? 8- What does the future of such a program look like to you? We are torn by the pressing need to save money in all areas and the librarian-like aversion to throwing away usable books. As a State- supported institution, we are unable to sell surplus material in a way that would aid the library. [Once, 30 boxes of surplus library materials were sold at public auction for $1.00!] Consequently, if the exchange/give-away program should die, we are left with very few alternatives for disposing of these materials. (7)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: 26 Mar 1993 15:24:19 -0500 (EST) From: Deborah Fetch (Pennsylvania State University) Subject: Revisionist Press One of our selectors requested _Historical Statistics of Japan_ published by Revisionist Press, PO Box 2009, Brooklyn, NY 11202. This publisher is on our "do not order list" because they require pre-payment and have a PO Box address. Telephone calls to the Press result in an answering machine directing orders to the PO Box. Our vendors will not supply, either. The selector thinks the title is critical for our collection. Does anyone have experience ordering from Revisionist Press? I would like to hear from you. The title is expensive ($1500). (8)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date: 25 Mar 1993 13:22:42 -0500 (EST) From: Karen Perone (Canisius College) Subject: Position announcement Acquisitions Librarian and Collection Development Coordinator at Canisius College, the Jesuit College of Western New York. As Head of the Dept., supervises all acquisitions functions, devises and monitors $300,000+ budget, manages INNOPAC acquisitions module, supervises two technicians and one professional. Evaluates collections using conspectus methodology, establishes policies and procedures, develops plans, coordinates activities of selectors, selects materials, and serves as liaison with faculty. REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited MLS; 2 years professional experience in academic library acquisitions; knowledge of book trade; familiarity with fund accounting; knowledge of automated acquisitions procedures and systems; excellent communications and organizational skills. Second Masters, experience with INNOPAC and LOTUS, supervisory and budget management experience, and collection evaluation experience are desirable. Salary $23,000 minimum, depending on credentials and experience; comprehensive benefits package; tuition remission. Available immediately. Review of applications will begin on April 2, 1993. EOE. Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to George M. Telatnik, Director, Canisius College Library, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 ****** END OF FILE ****** ACQNET, Vol. 3, No. 31 ****** END OF FILE ******