Collections/Tech Services: Adrift or Right on Target: Perspectives on Floating Collections Thursday, March 25    4:00 PM - 5:15 PM     Friday, March 26    2:00 PM - 3:15 PM     Room:  Oregon Convention Center – A105-106 Barbara  Spruill  Branch Services Division Director, Gwinnett County Public Library  Greg Bodin Library Services Manager, San Mateo County Library  Sarabeth Kalajian General Manager, Sarasota County Library System  If your library consists of more than one service location you have probably already considered floating one or more of your collections. An experienced panel share their decision process, outcomes, and impact of moving to the floating collection model. You'll learn the "why," and the "how to," along with the pros and cons of this model. Benefits and Learning Objectives Participants will be able to determine from objective data, panel experience, and discussions whether or not floating some or all collections could benefit their library. Participants will understand the impact of this model on library budgets, materials, workflows, staff, and customer service. Participants will learn about methods currently in use to evaluate and redistribute itmes as needed.