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https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/chief-collection-development-officers-of-large-research-libraries
Chief Collection Development Officers of Large Research Libraries Interest Group | Core
Discusses the various collection development and collection management issues of concern to large research libraries, especially issues affecting diverse...
libraries interest groupchief collectionlarge researchdevelopmentofficers
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/collection-management-in-public-libraries
Collection Management in Public Libraries Interest Group | Core
Provides a discussion forum for librarians and others whose interests include selection, collection development, and collection management in public libraries...
libraries interest groupcollection managementpubliccore
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/technical-services-directors-of-large-research-libraries
Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Interest Group | Core
Informally discusses problems within the field of technical services which are common to the administration of large research libraries.
libraries interest grouptechnical serviceslarge researchdirectorscore
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/cataloging-norms
Cataloging Norms Interest Group | Core
Offers a forum for the exploration, communication, and exchange of ideas on the dynamics and evolution of cataloging/metadata norms and workflows. We encourage...
interest group corecatalogingnorms
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/maker-technology
Maker Technology Interest Group | Core
Explores technologies located within makerspaces, content creation spaces, and the management of such areas. These technologies include 3D printers,...
interest group coremakertechnology
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/dialogue-with-directors
Dialogue with Directors Interest Group | Core
Provides a venue for directing questions and concerns towards current and retired directors for open discussion. Possible topics could include leadership,...
interest group coredialoguedirectors
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/library-facilities-and-interiors
Library Facilities and Interiors Interest Group | Core
Studies, evaluates, and recommends in matters relating to library furniture and equipment for all types of libraries.
interest group corelibrary facilitiesinteriors
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/webservices4lib
WebServices4Lib Interest Group | Core
Explores and promotes the use of Web applications among libraries and librarians, facilitating communication and establishing best practices.
interest group core
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/open-source-systems
Open Source Systems Interest Group | Core
Advocates the adoption of open source technologies in libraries. Serves as an educational hub within the division for librarians interested in learning more...
open source systemsinterest group core
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/creative-ideas-in-technical-services
Creative Ideas in Technical Services Interest Group | Core
Provides a forum for discussion of issues within the field of technical services which are relevant to library staff at all levels, particularly those issues...
interest group corecreative ideastechnical services
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/library-leaders-and-managers
Library Leaders and Managers Interest Group | Core
Organizes, moderates, and distributes summaries of virtual and face-to-face discussions on topics of interest to leaders and managers at all levels and types...
interest group corelibrary leadersmanagers
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/preservation-administration
Preservation Administration Interest Group | Core
Focuses on both broad and specific preservation issues in libraries. Topics encompass physical collections generally, and occasionally digital preservation...
interest group corepreservationadministration
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/technical-services-workflow-efficiency
Technical Services Workflow Efficiency Interest Group | Core
Provides a forum to discuss and analyze techniques, new developments, problems, and technological advances in the workflows associated with the evaluation,...
interest group coretechnical servicesworkflow efficiency
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/catalog-form-and-function
Catalog & Discovery Systems Interest Group | Core
Explores the evolving nature of the library catalog and its relationship to the fundamental mission and expanding services of libraries.
interest group corecatalogdiscoverysystems
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/copy-cataloging
Copy Cataloging Interest Group | Core
Discusses informally common problems concerning copy cataloging, including discussions on quality control of copy cataloging units, workflows in copy...
interest group corecopycataloging
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-in-libraries
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Libraries Interest Group | Core
Provides a forum for researching potential applications of Machine and Deep Learning in library science, including discussions, publications, and outreach to...
libraries interest groupartificial intelligencemachine learningcore
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/faceted-subject-access
Faceted Subject Access Interest Group | Core
Discusses the theory and applications related to subject terminology intended for faceted application, including FAST (Faceted Application of Subject...
interest group coresubject accessfaceted
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/authority-control
Authority Control Interest Group | Core
Provides a forum for discussion of a variety of issues related to authority control for online catalogs and for international sharing of authority of data.
interest group coreauthority control
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/metadata
Metadata Interest Group | Core
Provides a broad framework for information exchange on current research developments, tools, and activities affecting networked information resources and...
interest group coremetadata
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/instructional-technologies
Instructional Technologies Interest Group | Core
A place for librarians to explore emerging technologies for instructional purposes and to share ideas and best practices in instructional design and technology.
interest group coreinstructional technologies
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/cartographic-resources-cataloging
Cartographic Resources Cataloging Interest Group (Core/MAGIRT) | Core
Discusses the basic issues relating to bibliographic control of maps and related materials. Discusses rules and standards covering such cataloging, as well as...
interest group corecartographic resourcescataloging
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/publisher-vendor-library-relations
Publisher-Vendor-Library Relations Interest Group | Core
Provides connectivity between publishers, libraries, and vendors. We strive to bridge gaps in communication among these groups by supplying ongoing training...
interest group corepublishervendorlibraryrelations
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/imagineering
Imagineering Interest Group | Core
Promotes imaginative forecasting and planning for future information systems and technologies through the examination and analysis of science fiction themes...
interest group coreimagineering
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/bibliographic-conceptual-models
Bibliographic Conceptual Models Interest Group | Core
Provides a dedicated forum for the discussion of conceptual models, such as IFLA-LRM and BIBFRAME 2.0, that serve as the basis for current cataloging standards...
interest group corebibliographicconceptualmodels
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/library-storage
Library Storage Interest Group | Core
Provides a forum for exchanging ideas on the planning, design, development, operation, management, and/or dismantling of library collection storage.
interest group corelibrarystorage
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/technical-services-managers-in-academic-libraries
Technical Services Managers in Academic Libraries Interest Group | Core
Meets and discusses informally problems within the field of technical services which are common to the administration of small- to medium-sized academic and...
libraries interest grouptechnical servicesmanagersacademiccore
https://www.ala.org/core/member-center/interest-groups/role-of-the-professional-librarian-in-technical-services
Role of the Professional Librarian in Technical Services Interest Group | Core
Provides a forum to discuss common problems concerning aspects of professional activity, both supervisory and non-administrative, in the technical services...
interest group coretechnical servicesroleprofessionallibrarian