RLG Programs Meetings at ALA Midwinter
January 11-14, 2008
Philadelphia
We met with partners at ALA Midwinter in Philadelphia for updates and discussions on RLG Programs and the Programs Work Agenda.
Friday, January 11
| Time | Meeting |
|---|---|
| 2:30–4:30 p.m. |
RLG Renovating Descriptive Practices Focus Group Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Contact: . |
| 4:00–5:30 p.m. |
SHARES Roundtable This high-level discussion of the SHARES resource sharing partnership included future directions, engagement opportunities, and progress of working groups. In addition, new projects and service offerings by peers were discussed. Informal socializing immediately followed. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City Contact: Dennis_Massie@oclc.org |
Saturday, January 12
| Time | Meeting |
|---|---|
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | RLG Programs Update We tried something different this time around, and had a number of different program officers give updates on a range of projects (rather than focusing on one or two projects). All program officers who attended ALA Midwinter were at this session and gave reports on projects we have recently completed or have underway. In addition, partner institutions learned about ways to become more engaged. For more information, visit the RLG Programs Update meeting page. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Contact: Merrilee_Proffitt@oclc.org or . |
Sunday, January 13
| Time | Meeting |
|---|---|
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. |
SHARES Practitioners Meeting This nuts-and-bolts discussion of SHARES operational issues included technology, new resource sharing models, and SHARES principles and guidelines. Lowes Philadelphia Hotel Contact: Dennis_Massie@oclc.org |
Monday, January 14
| Time | Meeting |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m.–12 noon |
RLG Programs Heads of Systems This discussion covered issues of interest to systems librarians of RLG Programs partner institutions, including OCLC services of particular importance to this group. Pennsylvania Convention Center Contact: Roy_Tennant@oclc.org |