Acquisitions Committee

Charge

To serve as a review and advisory committee for all matters concerning the acquisitions of resources (print, electronic and potential future formats); to act as a clearinghouse for issues of mutual concern to libraries and the information resources industry; to identify, study, and make recommendations or referrals on issues concerning the acquisition of resources in all formats; to gather, organize and disseminate information about advances in the acquisitions field; to communicate committee findings through appropriate channels; to identify and suggest formal liaison with other ALA committees.

This committee is part of the Metadata & Collections Section.

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Roster

Lindsey Rose Lowry (Chair, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Jennifer R. Culley (Vice-Chair, September 21, 2023, to June 30, 2024)
Janet Belanger Morrow (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Ajaye Bloomstone (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Ms. Melissa M. Brooks (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Cresta H. Craner (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Ms. Leigh Ann DePope (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Ms. Megan Heady (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Mr. William Harrison Midgley (Member, July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024)
Jennifer Sterling (Member, July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2025)
Jenny Levine (Staff Liaison, October 6, 2022, to April 3, 2024)
Amber Robbin (Staff Liaison, January 23, 2024, to June 29, 2050)
Contact Core (Staff, January 24, 2024, to June 29, 2050)

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About this Committee

Deliverables

  • Ongoing communication of issues related to libraries and the continuing resources industry
  • Recommendations or referrals on issues concerning the acquisition of continuing resources
  • Organize and disseminate information about advances in the continuing resources acquisition field

Expected Time Commitment

  • 2-4 virtual meetings a year

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Interest or experience in acquisitions and continuing resources
  • Familiarity with other groups in this interest area