Comments for NASIG Newsletter http://nasignews.wordpress.com News for the North American Serials Interest Group Sun, 18 May 2008 08:39:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Char http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16914 Char Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:11:48 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16914 I wouldn't rule any suggestions out, Lisa. As Kim noted, we wanted to start small and focus on the conference. I wouldn’t rule any suggestions out, Lisa. As Kim noted, we wanted to start small and focus on the conference.

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Lisa Blackwell http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16906 Lisa Blackwell Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:56:54 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16906 Hi all, Has there been any consideration regarding using organizational sponsorship to support the webpage costs? This was something that I saw other organizations doing when we were in the rfp process and I explored ArcStone client pages. I suggested at the time that this might be a possibility but I don't think anyone responded to the idea. Hi all,
Has there been any consideration regarding using organizational sponsorship to support the webpage costs? This was something that I saw other organizations doing when we were in the rfp process and I explored ArcStone client pages. I suggested at the time that this might be a possibility but I don’t think anyone responded to the idea.

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Kim Maxwell http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16893 Kim Maxwell Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:43:32 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16893 This is something we considered! However, we wanted to keep things simple for the first year. We decided on a small, simple set of options whereby organizations could offer their support. We may expand the options in future years, and will certainly keep the idea of demo rooms, etc. in mind. The membership has expressed strong opinions about exhibits in the past (both for and against the idea), so we did want to think that through a bit more. Organizations who choose to sponsor the conference this year are doing so with the understanding that there won't be any exhibits. We're eager to hear feedback from potential and committed organization sponsors, and will use that feedback as well to make adjustments. This is something we considered! However, we wanted to keep things simple for the first year. We decided on a small, simple set of options whereby organizations could offer their support. We may expand the options in future years, and will certainly keep the idea of demo rooms, etc. in mind. The membership has expressed strong opinions about exhibits in the past (both for and against the idea), so we did want to think that through a bit more. Organizations who choose to sponsor the conference this year are doing so with the understanding that there won’t be any exhibits. We’re eager to hear feedback from potential and committed organization sponsors, and will use that feedback as well to make adjustments.

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Sandy Hurd http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16892 Sandy Hurd Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:28:08 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16892 Another thing to take into consideration (in addition to Tina's expectation of complimentary registrations) when asking for anywhere from $500 to $10,000 is that vendors will expect a place to demonstrate their wares during a no-conflict time. A demo room, an exhibit area, and so forth. Vendors, after all, must earn the dollars it takes to bestow sponsorships upon organizations such as NASIG and those dollars are earned through sales. Many vendors make a sincere effort to deliver presentations that are "vendor-neutral" at conferences, i.e., not sales pitches, and a clear-cut opportunity to really "pitch" is important. Another thing to take into consideration (in addition to Tina’s expectation of complimentary registrations) when asking for anywhere from $500 to $10,000 is that vendors will expect a place to demonstrate their wares during a no-conflict time. A demo room, an exhibit area, and so forth. Vendors, after all, must earn the dollars it takes to bestow sponsorships upon organizations such as NASIG and those dollars are earned through sales. Many vendors make a sincere effort to deliver presentations that are “vendor-neutral” at conferences, i.e., not sales pitches, and a clear-cut opportunity to really “pitch” is important.

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Technology Plan Update by familymanlibrarian http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/231-200803-technology-plan-update/#comment-16883 familymanlibrarian Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:04:02 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/20/231-200803-technology-plan-update/#comment-16883 You (and many others) are doing a great job! Steve Oberg You (and many others) are doing a great job!

Steve Oberg

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) President’s Corner by familymanlibrarian http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/231-200803-presidents-corner/#comment-16882 familymanlibrarian Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:58:40 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=385#comment-16882 Hi Char, I don't know why but it has taken me a while to actually read this issue. I am really pleased with the technology developments and the thinking about strategic directions. This is all really positive. I wanted to mention a particular piece in the new strategic plan summary that really caught my attention. One of the vision statements reads: "NASIG is an advocate, seeking options, suggesting solutions, and providing support for and involvement in industry standards, issues, and projects appropriate to and beneficial for all of its constituents." I definitely agree with this statement but at the same time believe that the organization has missed a lot of opportunities to actually live up to this statement. In contrast, UKSG has been much more successful and influential in seeking out better understanding of and solutions for big problems in our field. One example is its "Link Resolvers and the Serials Supply Chain" research report. Another its partnership with NISO and its key support of Project COUNTER. I am not trying to be critical of anyone but rather give voice to some thoughts that have been in the back of my mind for a long time. What can NASIG do to be more of an activist organization (for lack of a better word)? Steve Oberg Hi Char,

I don’t know why but it has taken me a while to actually read this issue. I am really pleased with the technology developments and the thinking about strategic directions. This is all really positive.

I wanted to mention a particular piece in the new strategic plan summary that really caught my attention. One of the vision statements reads: “NASIG is an advocate, seeking options, suggesting solutions, and providing support for and involvement in industry standards, issues, and projects appropriate to and beneficial for all of its constituents.”

I definitely agree with this statement but at the same time believe that the organization has missed a lot of opportunities to actually live up to this statement. In contrast, UKSG has been much more successful and influential in seeking out better understanding of and solutions for big problems in our field. One example is its “Link Resolvers and the Serials Supply Chain” research report. Another its partnership with NISO and its key support of Project COUNTER.

I am not trying to be critical of anyone but rather give voice to some thoughts that have been in the back of my mind for a long time. What can NASIG do to be more of an activist organization (for lack of a better word)?

Steve Oberg

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) New Website Preview! by familymanlibrarian http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/231-200803-new-website-preview/#comment-16881 familymanlibrarian Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:42:18 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=342#comment-16881 This is really a great looking new site. Clean, crisp colors and overall design make a positive, professional statement about NASIG. This is really a great looking new site. Clean, crisp colors and overall design make a positive, professional statement about NASIG.

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Jill Emery http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16857 Jill Emery Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:10:09 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16857 Hi Dan, Thanks for the suggestion. As part of the board decision to move forward with organizational sponsorships, the board did consider how solicitation will be managed within NASIG. The decision has been made to utilize the NASIG Past President to perform the solicitation and recruitment of sponsorship and to work in conjunction with both the NASIG Treasurer and a designated member of the Conference Planning Committee (CPC). NASIG may in fact, increase the number of committee members on CPC to handle this additional duty. We think the time-line and procedures we have developed will allow us to explore this option fully next year. As with all things in this day and age, we also expect to have to tweak these procedures as we develop these opportunities. Hi Dan,

Thanks for the suggestion. As part of the board decision to move forward with organizational sponsorships, the board did consider how solicitation will be managed within NASIG. The decision has been made to utilize the NASIG Past President to perform the solicitation and recruitment of sponsorship and to work in conjunction with both the NASIG Treasurer and a designated member of the Conference Planning Committee (CPC). NASIG may in fact, increase the number of committee members on CPC to handle this additional duty. We think the time-line and procedures we have developed will allow us to explore this option fully next year. As with all things in this day and age, we also expect to have to tweak these procedures as we develop these opportunities.

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Dan Tonkery http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16854 Dan Tonkery Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:18:46 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16854 I think this is a long overdue move by NASIG and I for one would like to see more vendor activity at the meeting. Consider having a vendor day much like the Charleston Conference and most important be sure to set-up a committee within NASIG to sell and manage the sponsorships. It takes work to generate the sponsorship activity and considerable marketing to the community. Dan I think this is a long overdue move by NASIG and I for one would like to see more vendor activity at the meeting. Consider having a vendor day much like the Charleston Conference and most important be sure to set-up a committee within NASIG to sell and manage the sponsorships. It takes work to generate the sponsorship activity and considerable marketing to the community.

Dan

]]> Comment on 23:1 (2008:03) Board Votes to Allow Organizational Sponsorship by Jill Emery http://nasignews.wordpress.com/2008/02/29/231-200803-board-votes-to-allow-organizational-sponsorship/#comment-16852 Jill Emery Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:34:13 +0000 http://nasignews.wordpress.com/?p=366#comment-16852 Hi Tina, The NASIG board sees organizational membership to be a separate consideration and we are still working towards achieving that possibility with the Membership Development Committee. In the meantime, this year CPC has received solicitations from the local commercial center in Phoenix/Scottsdale to sponsor conference costs and the board wanted to be able to take advantage of these offers. We've made it an organizational sponsorship so that this does not just appeal to the commercial sector of our membership but could also be supported by libraries, universities and other not-for-profit entities. Lastly, NISO wanted to hold their preconference as part of NASIG and needed the ability to underwrite some of their costs with their own sponsorship efforts so this seemed like a good chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Your points are well taken in regards to organizational membership and the board has every intention of revisiting the proposal put forward by the Membership Development Committee at our conference meeting and issuing a decision on the matter prior to our next membership drive. Hi Tina,

The NASIG board sees organizational membership to be a separate consideration and we are still working towards achieving that possibility with the Membership Development Committee.

In the meantime, this year CPC has received solicitations from the local commercial center in Phoenix/Scottsdale to sponsor conference costs and the board wanted to be able to take advantage of these offers. We’ve made it an organizational sponsorship so that this does not just appeal to the commercial sector of our membership but could also be supported by libraries, universities and other not-for-profit entities.

Lastly, NISO wanted to hold their preconference as part of NASIG and needed the ability to underwrite some of their costs with their own sponsorship efforts so this seemed like a good chance to take advantage of this opportunity.

Your points are well taken in regards to organizational membership and the board has every intention of revisiting the proposal put forward by the Membership Development Committee at our conference meeting and issuing a decision on the matter prior to our next membership drive.

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