Acquisitions and Collection
Development Round Table

has arranged the following programs for the
TLA Conference
2000 in Houston
at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

 

Out-of-Print Dealers on the Web
Wednesday, April 12, 2000
12:00-1:50 PM

Online access has revolutionized the search for out-of-print materials.  Buyers can now find elusive titles by using the services of web-based dealers. Speakers will outline their plans for the future, and attendees can offer suggestions for increasing successful transactions between buyers and sellers.

Kanth Gopalpur, Online Marketing Manager, Powell's Books and  Richard Weatherford, Chairman and Founder, Alibris.

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netLibrary Demonstration and Discussion

Thursday, April 13, 2000

8:00-9:20 AM

The developers of netLibrary have created a unique service combining electronic access with published material. It provides in-depth Internet searching combined with the time-honored tradition of a library system to help academic, reference and public libraries create a richer, more productive learning environment.

Scott Doan, Director of  Library Programs, netLibrary, Inc.

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Acquisitions and Collection Development Round Table Vendor Breakfast and Business Meeting
Friday, April 14, 2000
7:30-8:50 AM

Plan on meeting your colleagues and vendors at our annual breakfast/business meeting which is co-sponsored by the Texas Professional Association for Library Sales (TPALS) Round Table.


 

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