Sustainable Collection Services (SCS) offers deselection decision-support tools to academic libraries.
Upcoming Events
- June 5, 2013 Rick Lugg will present 'Rethinking Library Resources: Print Collections in a Digital Age" for the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services in Lansing, Michigan.
- June 28, 2013 ALCTS Preconference on Shared Print Monographs: Making It Work. ALA Annual Conference, Chicago. Representatives from the California State University system, Maine Shared Collection Strategy, Connect New York, and the Michigan Shared Print Initiative (MI-SPI) will describe their work on shared print, with an emphasis on best practices. Preview and details here.
SCS News
- SCS has created three tutorials on how to use our GreenGlass web application: 1. The Project Page (6 minutes), 2. The Collection Page (8 minutes), 3. The Analysis Page (8 minutes)
- For those considering the Shared Print Monographs preconference, we have posted a detailed schedule and description for the day, including topics and speakers, on our SCS Insight blog page. The day will showcase a range of shared print projects and a variety of techniques. Have a look and join us if you can.
- Library Journal Online recently featured an article about the unique aspects of the Maine Shared Collection Strategy (and the SCS role in providing analytics and project support): Major Maine Libraries, Public and Academic, Collaborate on Print Archiving Project.
- We are pleased to introduce SCS GreenGlass, our Web-based collection analysis tool for individual libraries. Please contact us for an introductory webinar or onsite demonstration.


