From: "Wentz, Erin" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2018 19:41:40 +0000 The ACRL NEC Electronic Resources Interest Group (ERMIG) is seeking proposals for our 2018 Fall Program to be held on *Friday,* *November 30th, from 10am to 1pm at **Lesley University’s Brattle Campus* <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmyatlascms.com%2Fmap%2F%3Fid%3D31%26mrkIid%3D3270%23!m%2F3270&data=01%7C01%7Cdamatok%40ccsu.edu%7C36c6e8d77972449bda2d08d5f96b1c40%7C2329c570b5804223803b427d800e81b6%7C0&sdata=xq2Ns6WB1RPRHWLE8wfLBYiwh%2BNv90GXqJEbq0wsQ%2BE%3D&reserved=0>* in Cambridge, MA*. Theme This year’s theme is “What are we Paying for?” Description Libraries strive to offer users an extensive array of content and services, often in the face of diminishing budgets and limited staff resources. When growing expectations meet limited resources, we need to make tough decisions. As you manage and evaluate your electronic collections you may find yourself asking, ‘What are we paying for?’ Does the value of that content or service justify the outright and hidden costs of providing it? The 2018 fall program aims to explore assessment strategies and share how libraries are meeting the challenges of determining, and conveying, not only return on investment, but value on investment. Submission Instructions We are accepting proposals for breakout sessions (45 minutes) and lightning talks (5-7 minutes) Possible topics include (but are not limited to): · Using data to create a narrative · Going beyond cost per use decisions · Communicating budget and collection data to administrators · Providing Open Access collections · Tracking post-cancellation access rights · Using patron-driven acquisitions and services · Developing consortia and collaborative collections · (Re)Negotiating licenses · Creating requests for proposals Please use the submission form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWwHee1cmXg6D__xfhXXuWvdjYnGIbYsVBU8NKuI5nfZF5GQ/viewform> to submit your proposal. The deadline for proposal submission is 5:00 p.m. EST on September 17, 2018. Your proposal should include: · Title · Abstract (250 - 500 words) · Type of program (presentation or lightning talk) · Names, job titles and affiliations of all presenters · E-mail contact information for the primary presenter For questions or more information, contact one of the event coordinators: Kristin D’Amato, Head, Acquisitions and Serials Department, Central Connecticut State University <[log in to unmask]> Erin Wentz, Electronic Resources Librarian, MCPHS University <[log in to unmask]> About ERMIG Focusing on Electronic Resources Management, ERMIG <https://acrlnec.org/special-interest-groups/ermig/> is a special interest group of the New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries <http://www.acrlnec.org/>. Access past program information <https://acrlnec.org/special-interest-groups/ermig/past-programs/>. Code of Conduct Everyone is welcome to submit proposals. We also hope to see you at the program! This event will follow ACRL NEC’s Code of Conduct <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Facrlnec.org%2Fannual-conference%2Fcode-of-conduct%2F&data=01%7C01%7Cdamatok%40ccsu.edu%7C36c6e8d77972449bda2d08d5f96b1c40%7C2329c570b5804223803b427d800e81b6%7C0&sdata=B9LFzhhfZpiTzl%2B8aIGraKtM%2FOZflkgxVL%2F7GTUkxew%3D&reserved=0> . Erin Wentz Electronic Resources Librarian, Assistant Professor Library and Learning Resources MCPHS University 179 Longwood Avenue | Boston MA 02115 [log in to unmask]