Tag: Collection Management
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn why and how libraries weed their collections. You’ll also learn about the common methods and processes for weeding and how to mitigate common weeding challenges. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Developed by: WebJunction and the Idaho … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries conduct ongoing collection assessments to extract useful data for evaluating their collections. You’ll also learn about the types of community assessments libraries conduct to better serve their patrons. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the end of this course, learners will be able to: … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries organize their physical and digital resources to ensure access, usability, and support wayfinding for staff and patrons. You’ll also learn more about the steps a library might take to prolong the life of items in its collection. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the … Read more
Overview:In the second course of the LiFT Collection Management series, you’ll learn how policies support a library in achieving its vision, mission, and values. You’ll also learn how collection policies, objectives, and benchmarks guide the collection lifecycle and support staff in making decisions and managing day-to-day-operations. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries select and acquire materials that reflect their foundational statements and collection policies. You’ll also learn how libraries consider community needs when building a collection to ensure it’s balanced and well-developed. Access the course. (Requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the end of this course, learners will be … Read more
Overview:In the first course of the LiFT Collection Management series, you’ll learn how library collections help support a library’s vision, mission, and values and serve its community. You’ll also learn the basics of managing a collection throughout its lifecycle and how a library’s budget and physical space may constrain its collection. Access the course. (Requires free registration … Read more
Library Learning Online developed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries offers a 6-part self-paced course on Early Childhood services. In section 3, you will learn about all aspects of collection development for early childhood collections.
The information in this course is relevant to all types of libraries and addresses the weeding of all types of library materials, including adult and children’s collections, as well as print and non-print materials. (Note: You will need to create a free WebJunction account to access). Access this course Learning Objectives Develop clarity and decisiveness … Read more
The community will consistently have relevant, accurate, and current information to inform decision-making about areas important to their well-being and quality of life. The Colorado State Library offers an overview and checklists detailing collections standards.
Library Journal has a great article covering various considerations when weeding your collection.
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of MARC Records. Course ObjectivesIn this unit, you will learn: The history and purpose of MARC How MARC is organized How MARC tags are used Special issues with non-book cataloging, copy cataloging, and cooperative cataloging