Join the MLA Collection Development (CD) Caucus for an informal open forum, “What’s New in Collections?” via Zoom (https://hsc-unm-dev.zoom.us/j/95631607996, passcode: collection) on September 17, 2026, from 1:00pm-2:00pm ET. This is an opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss emerging trends and challenges in health sciences library collections.
Possible discussion topics include:
- DDA and EBA models for health sciences collections
- Access vs. ownership considerations
- New vendors and platforms such as Kortext
- Accessibility initiatives
- Open Access initiatives such as APC/author funds, Transformative/Read & Publish agreements
- Collection Space
Whether you have a question, a success story, or a challenge to discuss, we welcome your participation. Come prepared to share what’s new at your institution and learn from colleagues across the profession.