# /programs/events/2008-01-11.htm

originally: http://www.oclc.org/programs/events/2008-01-11.htm

# RLG Programs Meetings at ALA Midwinter ## January 11-14, 2008 Philadelphia We met with partners at ALA Midwinter in Philadelphia for updates and discussions on RLG Programs and the Programs Work Agenda. Friday, January 11
Time | Meeting
--- | ---
2:30–4:30 p.m. | RLG Renovating Descriptive Practices Focus Group by invitation only Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Room 307 Contact: Karen_Smith-Yoshimura@oclc.org
4:00–5:30 p.m. | SHARES Roundtable This high-level discussion of the SHARES resource sharing partnership included future directions, engagement opportunities, and progress of working groups. In addition, new projects and service offerings by peers were discussed. Informal socializing immediately followed. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City Salon E Contact: Dennis_Massie@oclc.org
Saturday, January 12
Time | Meeting
--- | ---
1:30–3:30 p.m. | RLG Programs Update Open to all We tried something different this time around, and had a number of different program officers give updates on a range of projects (rather than focusing on one or two projects). All program officers who attended ALA Midwinter were at this session and gave reports on projects we have recently completed or have underway. In addition, partner institutions learned about ways to become more engaged. For more information, visit the RLG Programs Update meeting page. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Room 302–304 Contact: Merrilee_Proffitt@oclc.org or Karen_Smith-Yoshimura@oclc.org
Sunday, January 13
Time | Meeting
--- | ---
1:30–3:30 p.m. | SHARES Practitioners Meeting This nuts-and-bolts discussion of SHARES operational issues included technology, new resource sharing models, and SHARES principles and guidelines. Lowes Philadelphia Hotel Washington B Contact: Dennis_Massie@oclc.org
Monday, January 14
Time | Meeting
--- | ---
10:30 a.m.–12 noon | RLG Programs Heads of Systems This discussion covered issues of interest to systems librarians of RLG Programs partner institutions, including OCLC services of particular importance to this group. Pennsylvania Convention Center Room 202A 10:30 a.m.–12 noon Contact: Roy_Tennant@oclc.org