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CRIV Charge

The Committee shall foster positive, constructive and open communication between information vendors and the membership of AALL in matters relating to provision of information in any format.

The Committee shall support ongoing AALL educational initiatives and provide continuing educational opportunities for both AALL members and information vendors.

The Committee shall serve as a forum and resource to provide constructive suggestions to vendors.

The Committee shall foster a cooperative working relationship between librarians and information vendors.

The Committee will select one (1) or more recipients every year for the New Product Award, or no recipient if it deems none of the nominees sufficiently qualified, and will submit the winning recipient's name(s) to the Awards Committee.

The Committee represents the interests of all AALL members, and neither it nor its members will represent or advocate for the benefit of only one publisher or information vendor when acting in their capacity as committee members.

 

Request for Assistance

If you need assistance working with a vendor, please contact the CRIV chair directly.

Prior to filing a request for assistance, individuals are expected to have made a reasonable attempt to resolve the issue at hand. To avoid duplication of effort, please provide a complete account of your efforts to communicate with the vendor. Copies of notes from conversations with the vendor would be helpful.

Please include the following with your request.

    1. Your Name
    2. Your Organizations Name
    3. Your Address
    4. Your Telephone Number
    5. Your Fax Number
    6. Your Email Address
    7. Name of Vendor You Require Assistance With
    8. A Brief Description of the Issue

Please send this information, along with any relevant supporting documentation, to:
Amy Eaton |  Perkins Coie LLP
SEATTLE LIBRARY MANAGER
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4800
Seattle, Washington 98101
PHONE: 206.359.3164
FAX: 206.359.9444
E-MAIL: aeaton@perkinscoie.com


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