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Be an established library, ie. have a centralized,
bibliographically organized collection of library
materials; |
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Have a librarian, ie. at least one person
designated as librarian and/or a staff member knowledgeable in the
CARL system (ALL FUNCTIONS) on duty all the hours the library is
open to the public; |
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Own a terminal and the corresponding
telecommunications equipment for full function online
access; |
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Agree to pay all appropriate fees; |
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Agree to write an Automation Plan with the aid of
the ALS.. |
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Enter all titles into the RSA database following
the RSA bibliographic standards; |
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Maintain records in the RSA database, ie. delete
withdrawals and enter new acquisitions, again meeting RSA
bibliographic standards; |
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Be a valid member of the ALS, meeting that system's
criteria for membership; |
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Agree to participate in Interlibrary Loan directly
with other RSA libraries, being responsible for interlibrary loan
loss expenses at 100% replacement cost and follow established
interlibrary loan policies; |
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Have a 24-hour telefacsimile transmission available
in the library. |
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All applications for RSA membership will be reviewed
by the ALS, after an onsite visit, with final approval determined
by the ALS Executive Board. Appeals may be made to the Executive
Committee. |
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Upon failure to meet membership criteria or upon
election to withdraw from RSA, agree to pay all outstanding bills
and expenses incurred by RSA during the period of
membership. |
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Agree to participate in RSA Committees, such as RSA
User's Group, Troubleshooters, Database, etc. |
