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Maximum quality, minimum cost - the acquisitions process and How to improve it
The NAG Acquisitions School, Glendower Hotel, Lytham St Anne's
Wednesday 8th - Thursday 9th November 2006
Recent government initiatives have focused attention on acquisitions in public libraries as a key element in service improvement, raising questions of cost, quality and speed of supply that are just as relevant to academic and special libraries. The PWC report, published summer 2006, following extensive consultation with library practitioners and suppliers alike, has brought new and radical models to the fore. This year's School offers you the opportunity to explore all aspects of the acquisitions process, review current practice and learn how to improve upon it.
The fully revised programme incorporates all the latest developments in the acquisitions field and covers:
The acquisitions process
Funding and budgeting.
Tendering
Managing your supply contract.
What can your supplier do for you?
The supplier's view
How do suppliers run their business operations?
Selecting resources
EDI, management information, systems integration
How can you make the most of your library management system?
What improvements can you make in your workplace?
It's time to put forward your ideas for change.
Delivered by a team of expert practitioners including librarians, suppliers, system suppliers and data specialists, the School aims to provide an all-round learning experience. Short presentations, open discussion, a supplier visit, group work and informal learning, all feature prominently and the emphasis throughout is on the sharing of knowledge and best practice. Separate sessions for academic/special and public library staff also allow a more focused approach in the key areas of funding and budgeting and the selection of materials.
The drive to maximise quality and minimise cost concerns all who work in library acquisitions and the School has been designed to be relevant to staff at all levels of seniority and experience.
If you want an opportunity to:
* gain a critical overview of the acquisitions process
* identify best practice
* develop strategies for service improvement
then register now.
For further information, costs and bookings contact:
The Administrator, National Acquisitions Group
Tel/Fax: 01782 750462
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Or book direct on:
www.nag.org.uk
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