Assn. for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)

ALCTS Publishing presents - The fifth chapter in this publication explores implementing an open access policy with an IR. Download this free chapter.

Collections Are Connections - This blog presents new ideas about library collections and provides a forum to explore changes in the practice of library collection management.

Our Future from outside the Box - The first items in this collection of white papers are updated versions of the papers from the Midwinter 2010 Symposium. Watch for new pieces from ALCTS members for the library technical services community.

The library is the perfect place to learn about caring for collections, family heirlooms, and other precious items. Preservation Week® is designed to help libraries share this vital information with the public. The website (www.ala.org/preservationweek) offers loads of online resources for planning and promoting preservation events.

Do you select, evaluate, acquire, identify, catalog or classify, or preserve library materials? ALCTS proudly publishes titles on this wide range of technical services topics.

Join your colleagues in Chicago for four continuing education sessions covering hot topics in library technical services: crowdsourcing, shared print monographs, RDA, and RDF and ontologies.