e-Forums
e-Forums are two-day, moderated, electronic discussion forums that provide an opportunity for librarians to discuss matters of interest on an ALCTS discussion list. These discussions are free of charge and available to anyone who wishes to subscribe to the list. Learn how to subscribe and manage your subscription.
Upcoming Discussions
| Date | Topic | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| February 22 | Transforming Collections | Lisa German and Sarah Simpson |
Have an Idea for an e-Forum?
Suggest an e-Forum topic. Contact Kristin Martin, e-Forum Coordinator, kmarti@uic.edu with ideas.
Previous Sessions
| Date | Topic | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|
| February 8 | Advocacy: What Does It Mean for Technical Services? | ALCTS Advocacy Task Force |
| January 11 | The Incredible Shrinking Cataloging Department | Xiaoli Li and Wade Wyckoff |
| December 14 | Telecommuting in Libraries | Jennifer Duncan |
| November 15 | Managing Electronic Theses and Dissertations | Holly Mercer and Jennifer Roper |
| October 18 | The Future of the Big Deal | Rebecca Kemp and Rob Van Rennes |
| September 21 | In-Kind Materials Donations | Stacy Gordon and Heath Martin |
| See e-Forum Archive for all previous sessions. | ||
ALA Online Learning
Online courses, e-forums, webinars & webcasts from ALA. Explore the opportunities!Webinars
Hour-long online sessions that cover hot topics in tech services.
Topics: RDA, cataloging, collections, institutional repositories, preservationWeb Courses
Tech services fundamentals taught by experts.