Fall 2010
After a a year of survey and discussion, CMDS is restructuring and changing its name to Collection Management Section (CMS). Find more information on the process in the Tranisition FAQ.
New Name
ALCTS Collection Management Section (CMS)
New Mission Statement for Section
To provide a forum for members whose interests pertain to managing collections including establishing policies and procedures, budgeting, selecting and evaluating resources, and strategic planning in all types of libraries.
New Committee Structure
6 standing committees instead of 8
| CURRENT | NEW |
|---|---|
| Administration of Collection Development Committee | Becomes an IG |
| Nominating Committee | (nc) Nominating Committee |
| Executive Committee | (nc) Executive Committee |
| Publications Committee | (nc) Publications Committee |
| Education Committee | Continuing Education Committee |
| Policy & Planning Committee | Planning Committee |
| Collection Assessment Committee | Becomes an IG |
| Collection Development & Electronic Resources Committee | Becomes an IG |
| Coutts Award Jury | (nc) Coutts Award Jury |
| (nc)=no change |
NEW Interest Group Structure
| CURRENT | NEW |
|---|---|
| Collection Development Issues for the Practitioner IG | Collection Management for Selectors IG |
| Collection Development Librarians of Academic Libraries IG
AND Administration of Collection Development Committee |
Collection Management in Academic Libraries IG |
| Collection Management in Public Libraries IG | (nc) Collection Management in Public Libraries IG |
| Collection Development Officers of Large Research Libraries IG | (nc) Collection Development Officers of Large Research Libraries IG |
| Collection Assessment Committee | Collection Evaluation & Assessment IG |
| Collection Development & Electronic Rsources Committee | Collection Management & Electronic Resources IG |
| (nc)=no change |
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