Through the Looking Glass: Do Librarians and Publishers See Each Other as Mad Hatters or White Rabbits?

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Through the Looking Glass: Do Librarians and Publishers See Each Other as Mad Hatters or White Rabbits?

Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 2:05 PM–2:50 PM CDT

Room 203

Conference Track

4. External Relationships

Keywords

publisher/library communication, advisory groups

Learning Objectives

Following this session, participants will understand the role of advisory panels and user summits in librarians-publisher relationships, and be able to advocate for new communication avenues between librarians and information providers.

Abstract

Librarians and publishers are part of a shared enterprise – bringing quality electronic content to users - that faces critical challenges. This presentation provides perspective on ongoing dialogs between information providers and librarian customers. At this session participants in the panels and summits reflect on expectations, experiences and outcomes.