More libraries are utilizing patron driven acquisition (PDA) and vendors are offering creative business models to complement traditional purchasing approaches, posing new opportunities/challenges for acquisitions. This pre-conference, led by experienced professionals, will guide attendees through the different models, expose them to real life programs at libraries of varying sizes, offer strategies for the set-up and on-going management, as well as point out common technical services issues.

Speakers:
Clare Appavoo, Director of Sales & Strategic Support, Coutts: Matt Barnes, Vice President Academic Sales, ebrary; Robin Champieux, Vice President, Business Development; Adam Chandler, E-Resources & Database Management Research Librarian, Cornell; Annette Day, Head, Collection Management, North Carolina State; Michael Levine-Clark, Collections Librarian, University of Denver; Boaz Nadav-Manes, Head, Acquisitions Services and Philosophy Librarian, Cornell; Barbara A. Kawecki, MLS; Senior Digital Content Sales Manager, YBP; Suzanne Ward, Head, Collection Management, Purdue; Doug Way, Head of Collections, Grand Valley State; Rick Lugg, R2 Consulting.

Sponsored by ALCTS

Tickets: Advance Registration (ends May 13) and Onsite Registration:
ALA Member $239; Division (ALCTS) Member $219; Retired Member, $99; Student Member $99; Non-Member $319

Event Code: ALC2

To learn more and to register, go to: http://alaannual.org/content/alcts

Facebook link: http://fb.me/JwFIXSyN

How to Register Online for the Patron Driven Acquisitions Preconference:

1.       Go to http://www.alaannual.org/

2.       Click the “Register Now!” link

3.       ALA Members:  Click the “Log in” button and enter your ID and password
Non Members: Click the “Create a Profile” button and follow the instructions.  A profile must be created before you can register online.

4.       Complete the Online Registration Form.  When prompted, be sure to enter Event Code: ALC2 for the Patron Driven Acquisitions preconference.

Note: Although you have to use the conference registration form, you do NOT have to register for the ALA Annual Conference in order to register for the preconference. 

If anyone needs help with registration they should contact Customer Service at Phone: 1-800-974-3084.  After the June 3 cut-off date, on-site registration is available at the Convention Center outside Room 260