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>APOLOGIES FOR CROSS POSTING > >>Dear All, > > >I have received a few enquiries regarding details of the above event and >so I am forwarding some further information about the two sessions at the >collection development event, notice of which I sent out previously. >Please note that there are still spaces for the event for those interested. > >Conspectus is a particular technique which is used to profile or assess >library collections. It involves gathering and recording >qualitative and quantitative information about the nature and scope of the >collections, usually within subject areas. This facilitates the setting of >collection targets to build upon strengths or redress weaknesses. > >Citation analysis is one way of analysing what your users are accessing, >by looking at the bibliographies they produce. Worcester have used it >successfully along with other methods to inform the decision making >process to cancel subscriptions, but also to >subscribe to others. In addition, they have uncovered information about >the way students use periodicals which is influencing their >information skills teaching. Amanda >>>CILIP University, College and Research Group, West Midlands Section >>> >>>COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT WITH A SHRINKING BUDGET >>> >>>University College Worcester, Conference Centre, >>>19 November 2002, 1.30pm - 4.30pm >>> >>>With increasing pressure to diversify whilst coping with dwindling >>>budgets, how can we tell that our collections meet the needs of our >>>users? This seminar will look at how we might measure the relevance and >>>scope of our collections through various means of assessment and >>>analysis to ensure our collection development matches the needs of our users. >>> >>>This half-day event seeks to offer advice and inspiration, combining >>>presentations and an opportunity for group discussion. The cost is £20 >>>(inclusive of VAT) for CILIP members, £25 for non-members and £15 for >>>unwaged or students to include refreshments. >>> >>>OUTLINE PROGRAMME >>> >>>Conspectus Evaluation - Geoff Gilbert >>>(Birmingham University) >>> >>>Break >>> >>>Citations Analysis - Judith Keene >>>(University College Worcester) >>> >>> >>>Discussion in Groups with refreshments >>> >>>Feedback >>> >>>Roundup & Questions >>> >>>If you would like to attend please complete and return by post, fax or >>>email the form below. >>> >>>BOOKING FORM >>> >>>Please complete this form in full and return by post, fax or email to >>>Amanda Poulton, Information Specialist, Library and Information >>>Services, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, fax: >>>0121 3597358, email: [log in to unmask] by Friday 8th November 2002 >>> >>>If you require further information please contact Amanda on telephone >>>number 0121 35963611 ext. 4410 or by email at [log in to unmask] >>> >>>Delete where appropriate: >>> >>>Please reserve ____ CILIP/non-CILIP/unwaged/student (please delete as >>>appropriate) place(s) for the Collection Growth with a Shrinking >>>Budget' meeting, on Tuesday 19th November 2002 at University College >>>Worcester, Conference Centre. (If booking for more than one person, >>>please enclose all delegate names). >>> >>>I enclose payment of £20 (inclusive of VAT) CILIP member >>>£25 (inclusive of VAT) per non-member >>>£15 (inclusive of VAT) per unwaged/student >>> >>>Cheques should be made payable to 'West Midlands University, College and >>>Research Section'. Refreshments are included. Cancellations with less >>>than 10 working days notice will be liable for the full payment. >>> >>>Please invoice me/my institution >>> >>>Do you have any special dietary requirements? Y/N. If Y, please state. >>> >>> .. >>> >>> >>>Name >>> >>>Address: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>Telephone: >>>Email: >>> >>> >>>Invoice Address: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>Bookings will be confirmed by post with further information on the days >>>programme. A Map and directions to the venue can be found at: >>>http://www.worc.ac.uk/findus.html >>> >>> >>>Amanda Poulton >>>Information Specialist - Engineering and Life Sciences >>>Library and Information Services >>>Aston University >>>Aston Triangle >>>Birmingham >>>B4 7ET >>>ENGLAND >>> >>>Tel: +44 (0) 121 359 3611 Ext. 4410 >>>Fax: +44 (0) 121 359 7358 >>> >>>Email: [log in to unmask]