July 18, 2000

Present: Carmen Brigandi, Robbie Robertson, Camille Dzija, Stephanie Edwards, Lisa Arm, Ajaye Bloomstone, Mary McKee, Diana Jaque, Suzanne Kaufman, Shelly Clement, Ellen Turner, Ann Kolodzey, Erica McKessy, Connie Smith, Cynthia Aninao, Jim Mumm, Theodora Artz, Martha Spring, Corinne Jacox, Cecily Giardina, Bill Walker, Rob Richards, Ismael Gullon, Kara Philips, Craig Olson, Julie Stauffer, Jeannine Uppgard, Jeffrey Grillo, Andrea Rabbia, Kent Milunovich, Linda Davis, Carol Nicholson, Mary Miller, H.C. Singh, Naomi Goodman, Elaine Moore.

The Roundtable was called to order by Lisa Arm and introductions were done around the table.

Indexmaster - many libraries are using for collection development and also faculty are using for research. With tight budgets, it is useful in eliminating duplication in content. However, at this time it is weak in foreign and international law.

Tiara - many libraries reported that they had this Oceana service but dropped it due to licensing and coverage issues. UN Treaty Service online is a better alternative.

Acquisitions Librarians’ Salaries - there was a discussion about this issue. Factors which determined salaries include: tenure vs. nontenure track, state vs. private institution, union contracts, main library salaries, years of service. The AALL Biennial Salary Survey is the current benchmark for salaries.

Web-Based Approval Plans - there was a program moderated by Julie Stauffer on this at the AALL meeting 2 years ago. She reported that Yankee Book Peddler has electronic slips, book selection and ordering, cataloging records, and payment info on the web site. If anyone is interested in this topic, Julie is willing to be contacted.

Oceana’s SOLT Program - there have been troubles with unsolicited shipments. Louise Ciero, Oceana’s Customer Service Head, should be contacted.

West Key Account Reps - many reported that they have had one person assigned to their West account for billing this past year and prefer it that way over having a team take care of their account.

ABA Statistics - there is an AALL committee working to revise the accreditation standards regarding volume count. The question was raised about counting serials titles on a CD-ROM if the paper titles are withdrawn. At the present time, the CD-ROM serials titles are not counted individually.

Acquiring Electronic Sources - electronic sources are usually reviewed by collection development committees. Checklists are suggested as a tool to standardize criteria for selection.

Respectfully submitted,
Cynthia Aninao