Charge
To meet and discuss informally problems within the field of technical services which are common to the administration of large research libraries.
Roster
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Composition
Membership is limited to the technical services directors of:
- 3 U.S. national libraries (LC, NLM, NAL)
- Library and Archives Canada
- 2 large public libraries (NYPL, Boston Public)
- The 3 largest Canadian libraries (Toronto, Alberta, British Columbia)
- 1 large U.S. non-ARL institution (Stanford)
- U.S. ARL institutions whose average Investment Index figure is 0.5 or above (actual numbers may fluctuate)
Membership is reviewed every three years.
Subcommittees & Task Forces
Membership is limited to the technical services directors of:
- the 24 largest ARL university libraries (including the Canadian libraries);
- one non-ARL university library (Stanford University);
- two public libraries which meet the same criteria as the 24 largest ARL research libraries; and
- three national libraries (standing members)
Membership is reviewed every three years. See the most recent membership review.
Origin
Established Annual Conference 1963.
Get Involved
Active participation is reserved primarily for the interest group membership, but guests are welcome in the audience at Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences.
Staff Liaison
Julie Reese
ALCTS Deputy Executive Director
(800) 545-2433 x5030
jreese@ala.org