The North American Serials Interest Group (NASIG) is an independent organization that promotes communication, understanding, and sharing of ideas among all members of the serials information community.
How is the mobile revolution transforming libraries? What will library services and librarians look like in the age of a ubiquitously networked civilization? We begin by surveying what changes have already hit: an expanded device universe, the ebook renaissance, the growth of new media ecosystems, nearly-always-on user access, and the initial switch from 'library as place' to 'place as library'. Next we assess how mobility has impacted academia, from teaching to research and student life. Then we explore scenarios of the future, based on an analysis of current trends. Scenarios include: Post-Residential Academe; Open World; Silo World; Alt.Residential.
Senior Fellow, National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE)
Bryan Alexander is senior fellow at the National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE). He researches, writes, and speaks about emerging trends in the integration of inquiry, pedagogy, and technology and their potential application to liberal arts contexts. Dr. Alexander’s... Read More →
Agenda: 1. Call to order 2. Highlights from the past year, presented by Bob Boissy 3. Secretary's report, presented by Shana McDanold 4. Treasurer's report, presented by Jennifer Arnold 5. Introduction to the 2013-2014 board, presented by Christine Radcliff and Trina Nolen (NE co-chairs) 6. Recognition of outgoing board members and committee chairs, presented by Sandy Folsom and Leigh Ann DePope (AR co-chairs) 7. Discussion of old business, presented by Bob Persing, Parliamentarian 8. Call for new business, presented by Bob Persing, Parliamentarian 9. Adjournment
Serials comprise the heart of many academic and special library collections, but like libraries in general, their value can be overlooked. Both librarians and vendors share the challenge of defining, demonstrating, and communicating the impact of serials collections. What difference does access to serials make in users’ lives? What data do we have that provides evidence of that impact? What data do we need to further demonstrate the value of serials? And how do we communicate the value and impact of serials to users? Join us for a presentation and Q&A session designed to inspire your own ideas for articulating the value of serials in academic and special libraries.
Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, Syracuse University
Megan Oakleaf is an Associate Professor of Library and Information Science in the iSchool at Syracuse University. She is the author of the Value of Academic Libraries Comprehensive Review and Report and has earned recognition and awards for articles published in top library and... Read More →
