Quick Summary
We are partnering with Sonia Krinke (Century College) and Chelsea Couillard-Smith (Hennepin County Library) for this conversation about eBooks in the Library. These collection development librarians will share their knowledge and experience with eBooks in library collections.
Structured similar to an open office hour, Minitex Conversations are an opportunity for you to meet with Minitex staff on an informal basis to ask questions, learn more about a particular topic, and connect with others. The Digital Initiatives & Metadata Education (DIME) unit is organizing a series of collection development conversations this fall. Our next one will be "eBooks in the Library" on Thursday, November 16, at 10:00 am.
We are partnering with Sonia Krinke (Century College) and Chelsea Couillard-Smith (Hennepin County Library) for this conversation about eBooks in the Library. These collection development librarians will share their knowledge and experience with eBooks in library collections. You can join us by registering for this event.
Description
In this conversation, we will discuss helpful tools, strategies, and best practices that libraries use to acquire, manage, and share their eBook collections. Gain insights into how open access, open education, and free digital collections factor into decisions when selecting eBooks for our communities. Talk through some of the intricacies of eBook maintenance, like weeding and changing physical spaces. We will also explore the challenges and opportunities libraries face as they grow their electronic and digital collections.
This conversation will use guided questions, live polls, and a JamBoard to engage the audience throughout the hour. Whether you are a seasoned librarian or an aspiring information professional, this conversation welcomes your participation. Bring your real-life case studies, share successful strategies, and lessons learned from past experiences.
Participants in this conversation will be asked about where we go next with this collection development theme. If you are interested in leading a Minitex Conversation on a collection development topic, please get in touch with Elissah Becknell.
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