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) - U.S. Serials Price Indexes
U.S. Serials Price Indexes (September 2008) - What's in a Name?
Article that explains the importance of having a clear and consistent title, a unique numerical identifier, and clearly presented publication information. (September 2008) - Syllabus for Managing Print and Electronic Serials
Syllabus for Managing Print & Electronic Serials (March 2008) - Serials Standards Bibliography
Single source for standards relating to serials. (January 2008) - Syllabus for Serials Preservation and Archiving
Syllabus for Serials Preservation and Archiving (September 2007)
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Committees
- CRS Acquisitions
Addresses serials topics in the area of acquisitions. - CRS Continuing Resources Cataloging
Identifies, discusses, and proposes solutions to problems related to serials cataloging. - CRS Education, Research, and Publications Coordinating
A resource and think tank for education, research, publications, and program planning for the Continuing Resources section. - CRS Executive
Coordinates activities of all CRS committees and interest groups with respect to continuing resources. - CRS Holdings Information
Addresses and studies matters relating to union lists of serials, with special attention to evaluating trends or developing standards. - CRS Nominating
Nominates candidates for elective offices of the section. - CRS Policy & Planning
Reviews CRS structure and activities, considers long-range section goals and objectives, and recommends new activities to be undertaken by CRS. - 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
- CRS Access to Continuing Resources IG
Informal forum for presenting and discussing current issues and concerns relating to equitable access to journals. - CRS College & Research Libraries IG
Informal forum for presenting and discussing current issues and concerns of those interested in serials in research libraries.
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