The Eril-l and Videolib listservs are buzzing with this also, in case you want to monitor those conversations also.

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On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 10:06 AM Cris Ferguson <cferguson13@murraystate.edu> wrote:
Hello all, 

It seems my query about vendors contacting employers has struck a nerve, as I have received a number of responses both on and off list.   Thank you so much for your responses and the anecdotes you have shared.  I appreciate your willingness to share your stories and opinions with me.   I am definitely moving forward with an editorial on this topic.  In the meantime, keep the conversation going.  I am reading!

Thanks,
Cris
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Cris Ferguson
Assistant Dean of Libraries / Associate Professor
222 Waterfield Library
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
270-809-5607

(she/her/hers)


On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 3:31 PM Cris Ferguson <cferguson13@murraystate.edu> wrote:
Hello all, 

Twice this week I have heard of librarians discussing either an interaction with a specific vendor or the product from a specific vendor on a listserv, and, as a result of that conversation, the vendor has contact the librarian's employer off the listserv (presumably to request either disciplinary action or a retraction).  

Has this happened to you or a colleague?  If so, I am interested in hearing more about it - the specifics were of the case (if they can be shared, of course), how your administration reacted, what the ultimate solutions was.  If it hasn't happened to you, I'd still be interested in hearing your thoughts on the purpose of listserv communication, how it is used to discuss vendors and products, and what it means when a vendor takes that communication and contacts an employer in regards to it.  

In the interest of full disclosure, I am noodling on the idea of an editorial of some kind on this topic, but nothing is finalized.  I am really just fascinated by this phenomenon and interested in people's thoughts. 

Thanks,
Cris Ferguson
__________________________
Cris Ferguson
Assistant Dean of Libraries / Associate Professor
222 Waterfield Library
Murray State University
Murray, KY 42071
270-809-5607

(she/her/hers)

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