ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries


COLLEGE & 
RESEARCH LIBRARIES 
NEWS



206

ACRL INSTITUTES FREE 
CONSULTANT EXCHANGE

In this issue:

President’s R ep o rt.......................207

Bibliographic Instruction: 
Bibliographic Competencies 
for Education S tu dents.............209

News from the F ie ld ......................214

Highlights of the 
Minneapolis Conference ...........219

Conference Theme ........................220

Registration ...................................224

CE Courses ....................................227

Contributed P a p ers.......................229

Preliminary Schedule ...................244

People .............................................250

Publications ...................................255

C alen d ar.........................................257

Classified Advertising ..................258

College & Research Libraries News (ISSN 0099-0086) is 
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Editor: George M. Eberhart, ACRL/ALA, 50 E. Huron St., 
Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780. President ACRL: Millicent 
D. Abell. Executive Director, ACRL: Julie Carroll Virgo.

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formation Science Abstracts; Library & Information Science 
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©Am erican Library Association 1981. All material in this 
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scientific or educational advancement.

Have you considered lately that:
•  Every library has at least one area of services 

or processing that is not completely satisfactory.
•  A librarian from another institution might be 

helpful in improving those areas of concern. At 
least, he or she could provide a different perspec­
tive.

•  Most libraries have limited funds for bring­
ing in consultants.

•  By an exchange of expertise, both libraries 
would benefit at minimal cost.

Beginning September 1, 1981, the ACRL office 
will provide a clearinghouse for the exchange of 
free consulting services. ACRL will maintain a 
file of librarians who are willing to provide their 
services on an exchange basis. When a library 
wants someone to help in a particular area, 
ACRL will supply names from its file.

ACRL assumes no responsibility for the nego­
tiations betw een librarians and institutions. 
Neither does it endorse or recommend the per­
sons who are listed in the Free Consultant Ex­
change (FCE) file. ACRL will act solely as a 
switching agent. To list your name in the FCE 
file follow the guidelines below:

All notices should be subm itted on 3" x 5" 
typewritten index cards, with consultant’s tele­
phone number. The information should include 
the following:

1) Areas o f expertise, e.g., CIRCULATION 
SYSTEMS. Type in capital letters and (optional) 
add an asterisk after the chief specialization.

2) Training and experience. As brief and spe­
cific as possible: e.g., MLS, Ph.D. (LS), Col­
umbia; 17 state contracts, 8 federal, 1964—79; 12 
yrs. top-level university library experience.

3) Geographical data. Type primary region in 
capital letters: e.g., CENTRAL OHIO. Add notes 
as appropriate: Will travel out of state.

4) Address and telephone number.
5) Additional data. As appropriate: e.g., refer­

ences provided.
For further information about “FC E,” contact 

ACRL, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; 
(312) 944-6780. We regret we cannot accept 
notices by phone.

O p p o rtu n itie s  Sought

ACRL would like to maintain a file of 
academic libraries that can provide an oppor­
tunity for visiting foreign librarians to work on 
their staff, either in an exchange arrangement, 
as a tem porary replacem ent, or as a non- 
salaried visitor. Send information to Julie 
Carroll Virgo, ACRL/ALA, 50 E. Huron St., 
Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780.