Iowa OCLC Users Group

The Iowa OCLC Users Group was formed to enhance the use of OCLC by libraries and educational institutions in the state of Iowa.

The group endeavors:  

(1) to serve as a means of input from the Iowa users of OCLC into vendor networks (currently BCR) serving Iowa and the OCLC programs supported by the State Library of Iowa; 

(2) to ensure participation by the Iowa users of OCLC in planning and implementing programs connected with OCLC in Iowa; and 

(3) to serve as a vehicle for communication concerning OCLC among the Iowa users of OCLC, the OCLC Members Council, BCR, and the State Library of Iowa.

As part of its mission, the IOUG sponsors an annual spring conference, normally held in the latter part of May.  Pre-conferences regularly provide a vehicle for more in-depth examination of new software or topics of professional interest.

The IOUG Executive Council meets regularly throughout the year to plan the annual conference and conduct other business.  Individuals or libraries with questions about IOUG or OCLC are welcome to email any of the current council members.

The 2008 Annual IOUG Conference will be held in Cedar Falls, Iowa, at the Holiday Inn on University Avenue on Friday, May 16, 2008. A special pre-conference will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2008.  The theme this year is "Libray 2.Whoa : Changing Demands in a digital world". Click here for a Conference Registration form. 
A preliminary program is available here.

Continuing education credits are available for the Pre-Conference session.  To register for credit, complete a Learning Activity Written Summary form on the State Library's website.

Parking for the pre-conference will be in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (Building 52 on the campus map) parking lot. A map of campus is available here.

   
 

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