1. Dude, where’s my staff? Katy DiVittorio, Acquisitions Librarian
NASIG Conference
June 10, 2016
Katy DiVittorio, Acquisitions Librarian
Sommer Browning, head of resource management

2. Auraria Library University of Colorado Denver Metropolitan State University of Denver Community College of Denver

3. JUNE 2015 TECHNICAL SERVICES
Associate Director
Head of Acquisitions
Firm Order Acquisitions Specialist
Senior Acquisitions Manager - EResources
EResources Acquisitions Specialist
Senior Acquisitions Manager- Firm & Serials
(Temporary)
Serials Acquisitions Specialist
Assessment Coordinator
Physical Handling Technician
Head of Electronic Access & Discovery Services
EResources Cataloging Librarian
Discovery Specialist
EResources Access Manager
Cataloging Specialist
Head of Special Collections & Digital Initiatives
Special Collections Librarian
III Systems Administrator
Systems Specialist
(Part-time)

4. OCTOBER 2015 TECHNICAL SERVICES
Associate Director
Head of Acquisitions
[VACANT]
Assessment Coordinator
[VACANT]
Head of Electronic Access & Discovery Services
Head of Special Collections & Digital Initiatives
III Systems Administrator
EResources Cataloging Librarian
Firm Order Acquisitions Specialist
[VACANT]
Firm Order Acquisitions Specialist
Physical Handling Technician [VACANT]
Special Collections Librarian
Systems Specialist
(Part-time)
Discovery Specialist
Senior Acquisitions Manager- Firm & Serials
[VACANT]
Senior Acquisitions Manager - EResources
EResources Access Manager
EResources Acquisitions Specialist
Serials Acquisitions Specialist [VACANT]
Cataloging Specialist

5. Additional Challenges
Transition to new ILS
New PDA/EBA implementations
New procurement system
Renovations – weeding projects, staff moving to temporary offices
Unsustainable publisher prices, and anticipation of $170k cancellations next FY

6. Tips Get a stress ball (or seven!)
Be realistic - some work won’t get done
Appreciative Inquiry - opportunity for change
Hire temporary help if possible
Be open to reevaluating positions

7. Reorganization Plan Combine two 1/2 teams:
1) Acquisitions and
2)Electronic Access & Discovery
3) Collections Assessment
Create new team for Resource Management

8. JUNE 2016 TECHNICAL SERVICES
Associate Director
[VACANT]*
*[Head of Resource Management acting
as interim Associate Director]
III Systems Administrator
Special Collections Librarian
Head of Resource Management*
Acquisitions Librarian
EResources Cataloging Librarian
Systems Specialist
Subscription & Purchasing Manager
[VACANT]
Collections Analyst
Discovery Specialist
Firm Order Acquisitions Specialist
Serials Acquisitions Specialist
EResources Access Manager
EResources Acquisitions Specialist
Cataloging Specialist

9. Hiring Plan Demonstrate value of the work being done
Anticipate obstacles
Think about library as a whole

10. Benefits of Merger Holistic approach to new formats of content
Opportunity for new efficiencies with e-resource management
Anticipating potential access & discovery issues at the point of purchase
Minimizing the time between purchase and discovery
Develop cross-function view of workflows
Maximize use of existing tools to improve efficiencies across the supply chain

11. Next Steps Hold "Stay Interviews" Hire people who can adapt to change
Anonymous Survey

12. Takeaways
Don't be afraid to look at retention – why are people leaving?
Don’t get too comfortable
View change as opportunity
Recognize staff who step up

13. Thank You!