All Sessions

Discussion of topics related to information resources produced by international intergovernmental organizations, and foreign governments.

Update on plans for RDA implementation, Bibliographic Framework Transition, and other intiatives

Join library panelists as they share current and planned efficiency savings achieved with OCLC Web-scale Management Services by replacing rote tasks with higher-value, higher-priority projects. This session will be led by an OCLC workflow consultant who has been on-site at these implementing libraries to assess the impact of Web Scale services on cataloging, discovery and delivery.

Discussion of topics related to information resources produced by state and local governments.

As more resources are indexed online and as more researchers begin their quest in a digital environment, unique local collections and institutional repositories play an ever more important role. The development of standards for these materials and ensuring their long-term preservation is crucial. Please join the Standards Committee and the Holdings Committee to learn more about RDA for Non-MARC testers. Discover how the PIRUS2 project (Publisher and Institutional Repository Usage Statistics) is enabling the recording and reporting of articles hosted by aggregators or in repositories. Learn how preservation standards can ensure the long-term protection of digital collections.

Discussion of topics related to information resources produced by the federal government.

A forum where users can communicate experiences, ideas and technical expertise related to the use of Aeon Special Collections management software.

Update and discussion on RDA impelmentation planning, bibliographic framework transition, etc.

Join us to learn how CONTENTdm Digital Collection Management Software helps you to share digital special collections on the web and gives you full control of digital items, as well as their descriptions, access and display. The website configuration tools let you easily customize the appearance and behavior of your digital collections. And the new commenting, tagging and rating features encourages users to engage with your online collections.

Information session about TRAIL

Business meeting to set strategy and plan 2012 annual conference programs.

Hear the latest on information products and services from representatives of five U.S. Government scientific agencies.

Social event co-sponsored by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies. Come enjoy desserts and an open bar and mingle with librarians from state libraries, networks and cooperatives; special populations librarians; and independent librarians and consultants. It's a great opportunity to meet colleagues and network. Non-members are welcome!

Business meeting of the membership of GODORT, the Government Documents Round Table.