Jee Davis University of Texas Libraries ALCTS Technical Services Directors of Large Research Libraries Interest Group 2014 ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas Evolving functions in large research university libraries

Use of the term, Technical Services Functions Reorganization/Restructure Outlook (Skills, TS Drivers and Challenges)

Authority control Batch cataloging by Acquisitions Batch processing Bibliographic data maintenance Copyright Data curation Data management E-Resource management IR management and outreach Licensing of E-Resources Management of discovery tools Metadata consultation Metadata creation, MARC Metadata creation, Non-MARC Metadata management, MARC Metadata management, Non-MARC Ordering/Receiving/invoice/Claim Post-cataloging processes Single E-Book purchasing User experience Web archiving

Authority control Batch cataloging by Acquisitions Batch processing Bibliographic data maintenance Copyright Data curation Data management E-Resource management IR management and outreach Licensing of E-Resources Management of discovery tools Metadata consultation Metadata creation, MARC Metadata creation, Non-MARC Metadata management, MARC Metadata management, Non-MARC Ordering/Receiving/invoice/Claim Post-cataloging processes Single E-Book purchasing User experience Web archiving

Ability to grow and develop Ability to collaborate Analytical skill Archival description skill Challenge status quo Communication skill Creativity Data management skill Data-savvy Detail-oriented Digital preservation skill Digitization skill Flexibility Foreign language skill Interpersonal skill Problem-solving skill Project management skill Technology skill Technology skill, Database Technology skill, Linked data/semantic web Technology skill, MarcEdit Technology skill, Programming Technology skill, System Training skill Video description skill Willingness to learn Willingness to take a risk Knowledge of business practices Knowledge of discovery system Knowledge of intellectual property law Knowledge of licensing Knowledge of publishing business Knowledge of scholarly communication issues Knowledge of system functionalities (facets, batch loads, indexing, etc.) Knowledge of system integration Knowledge of traditional cataloging Knowledge of vendor management Leadership skill Management skill Non-MARC metadata skill Proactivity

Ability to grow and develop Ability to collaborate Analytical skill Archival description skill Challenge status quo Communication skill Creativity Data management skill Data-savvy Detail-oriented Digital preservation skill Digitization skill Flexibility Foreign language skill Interpersonal skill Problem-solving skill Project management skill Technology skill Technology skill, Database Technology skill, Linked data/semantic web Technology skill, MarcEdit Technology skill, Programming Technology skill, System Training skill Video description skill Willingness to learn Willingness to take a risk Knowledge of business practices Knowledge of discovery system Knowledge of intellectual property law Knowledge of licensing Knowledge of publishing business Knowledge of scholarly communication issues Knowledge of system functionalities (facets, batch loads, indexing, etc.) Knowledge of system integration Knowledge of traditional cataloging Knowledge of vendor management Leadership skill Management skill Non-MARC metadata skill Proactivity

Budget Constraints Technology Digital Content Staffing Challenges: Opportunities and Threats Opportunities Transforming work place Staff development New library standards Leadership Creating user-centered services Collaboration Threats Lack of right skill sets Diminishing staff resources Increasing staff frustration Status quo in workflows Challenges