Jack Hall, University of Houston, and Janette Griffin, University of New Orleans led the discussion. My Guidarelli, Virginia Commonwealth University served as co-recorders. The group found that competencies beyond core job elements should include communication, leadership, management, and technological skills. The issues that arose in this discussion group included pros and cons with archiving. Print and microform resources have been stable over a period of time.
People are comfortable in using the print medium.
The electronic medium provides desktop delivery, alleviates shelving concerns, and increases the user potential. Other issues considered were how long the print format was retained and the training issues associated with providing access to electronic resources. The discussion group was facilitated by Sha Li Zhang, Wichita State University, and co- recorded by Leslie O'Brien, Virginia Tech, and Michael Young, University at Albany. The group found that among the participants, there were several different models used to support collection development and acquisitions functions. For one library it was a volunteer function, for others it was a team based effort.