Continuing Resources

Develops theory and practice concerning continuing resources in all formats; initiates and supports studies, reports, discussions and publications; encourages specialized education, programming, and training for practitioners in the fields of continuing resources management; and coordinates the activities about continuing resources in all formats.

Publications

• Library Holdings Resources
  Holdings Information (May 2010)
• Moderately Risky Business: Challenging Librarians to Assume More Risk
  Moderately Risky Business: Challenging Librarians to Assume More Risk in an Era of Opportunity by Joyce L. Ogburn (June 2009)
• Syllabus for Managing Print and Electronic Serials
  Syllabus for Managing Print & Electronic Serials (March 2008)

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Committees

• Acquisitions
  Addresses serials topics in the area of acquisitions.
• Committee on Holdings Information
  Addresses and studies matters relating to union lists of serials, with special attention to evaluating trends or developing standards.
• Continuing Resources Cataloging
  Identifies, discusses, and proposes solutions to problems related to serials cataloging.
• Education, Research, and Publications Coordinating
  A resource and think tank for education, research, publications, and program planning for the Continuing Resources section.
• Executive
  Coordinates activities of all CRS committees and interest groups with respect to continuing resources.
• Nominating
  Nominates candidates for elective offices of the section.
• Policy & Planning
  Reviews CRS structure and activities, considers long-range section goals and objectives, and recommends new activities to be undertaken by CRS.
• Standards
  Participates in creating and revising information-related standards and related best practices and guidelines, gives input on ISO and NISO technical standards and recommended practices, and offers forums for the continuing resources community about developing and revised standards.

Liaisons & Representatives

CRS liaisons and representatives facilitate communication between the section and division-level committees. | more

Interest Groups

• Access to Continuing Resources
  Informal forum for presenting and discussing current issues and concerns relating to equitable access to journals.
• College & Research Libraries
  Informal forum for presenting and discussing current issues and concerns of those interested in serials in research libraries.

Award Juries

• First Step Award Jury
• Ulrich's Serials Librarianship Award Jury