Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries IG (Big Heads)

Charge

To meet and discuss informally problems within the field of technical services which are common to the administration of large research libraries.

Roster

Scott B. Wicks (Chair, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011)
Joseph A. Kiegel (Chair-Elect, July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011)
Keri Cascio (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2018)

Displaying active committee roster as of 07/01/2010. Last retrieved on 02/01/2015. Members can log in to view full contact information for committee members.

Composition

Membership is limited to the technical services directors of:

  • the 24 largest ARL university libraries (including the Canadian libraries);
  • one non-ARL university library (Stanford University);
  • two public libraries which meet the same criteria as the 24 largest ARL research libraries; and
  • three national libraries (standing members)

Membership is reviewed every three years. See the most recent membership review.

Subcommittees & Task Forces

Task Force on Cost/Value Assessment of Bibliographic Control  |  the TF's June 2010 report

Origin

Established Annual Conference 1963.

Get Involved

Active participation is reserved primarily for the interest group membership, but guests are welcome in the audience at Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences.

Staff Liaison

Charles Wilt
ALCTS Executive Director
cwilt@ala.org
1.800.545.2433, ex. 5030
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