Collection Development
Wednesday, January 21
This track is geared toward making the most in collection development.
Wednesday, January 21
This track is geared toward making the most in collection development.
10:30 a.m. - Managing Library Collections
Join Children’s and YA Consultant Kym Powe for an exploration of inclusive collection development via collection audits and sustainable weeding practices. This session will go beyond the basics to examine the full spectrum of library collections, with a focus on ensuring representation, relevance, and community connection.
Using the CREW (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) manual developed by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission as our guide, learn the steps to weed including the weeding formulas. Attendees will learn how to thoughtfully audit collections to reflect the diverse voices and experiences of the communities they serve insuring that the collections built and maintained represent a wide breadth of experiences.
Whether you're new to collection maintenance or looking to refine your current practices, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to manage your library’s collection with intention and care.
Learning Objectives:
Kymberlee Powe, Children and Young Adult Consultant, Connecticut State Library (Connecticut)
Join Children’s and YA Consultant Kym Powe for an exploration of inclusive collection development via collection audits and sustainable weeding practices. This session will go beyond the basics to examine the full spectrum of library collections, with a focus on ensuring representation, relevance, and community connection.
Using the CREW (Continuous Review, Evaluation, and Weeding) manual developed by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission as our guide, learn the steps to weed including the weeding formulas. Attendees will learn how to thoughtfully audit collections to reflect the diverse voices and experiences of the communities they serve insuring that the collections built and maintained represent a wide breadth of experiences.
Whether you're new to collection maintenance or looking to refine your current practices, this session will equip you with the knowledge and resources to manage your library’s collection with intention and care.
Learning Objectives:
- Discover weeding and collection best practices using the CREW manual
- Understand how to audit pieces of the library collection
- Ensure the needs of communities are represented
Kymberlee Powe, Children and Young Adult Consultant, Connecticut State Library (Connecticut)
1 p.m. - Riding the Whirlwind: The Changing World of Collection Development
With the collection development world in an upheaval with old companies exiting and different companies stepping in to fill the gap, now is a great time to talk about the philosophy of collection development and what constitutes success. This session will start with the ground rules of collection development, what they are and how they fit into everyday workflow. From there, it will move into how a collection development philosophy differs from the more formal collection development policy, and the benefits of each complete with examples using real questions and answers. Finally, we'll talk about ways to avoid chaos when the unexpected happens.
Learning Objectives:
Robin Bradford, Collection Development Librarian, Pierce County Library (Washington)
With the collection development world in an upheaval with old companies exiting and different companies stepping in to fill the gap, now is a great time to talk about the philosophy of collection development and what constitutes success. This session will start with the ground rules of collection development, what they are and how they fit into everyday workflow. From there, it will move into how a collection development philosophy differs from the more formal collection development policy, and the benefits of each complete with examples using real questions and answers. Finally, we'll talk about ways to avoid chaos when the unexpected happens.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the ground rules for collection development
- Determine the difference between collection development philosophy and policy
- How to avoid chaos when the unexpected happens
Robin Bradford, Collection Development Librarian, Pierce County Library (Washington)
2:30 p.m. - Promoting Your Collection, Programs and Services with Better Book Displays
Any library worker can be a hero and use book displays or online book lists to market their library's collection, revealing the hidden gems on their shelves and introducing patrons to materials they may have missed. In addition, book displays, both in the library and online, can be used to market programs, partnerships, and library services as well. Attendees will learn how to craft displays and lists that are effective in promoting the theme or message behind the display.
Join Passive Readers’ Advisory expert Lila Denning for an hour of all the ways that you can promote your library’s collection with better book displays. Book displays are a fun, creative marketing technique that any library can use. She will show you how to create book displays that will draw readers in and help them to find those titles that don’t get enough attention.
Learning Objectives:
Lila Denning, Acquisitions Coordinator, St. Petersburg Library System, (Florida)
Any library worker can be a hero and use book displays or online book lists to market their library's collection, revealing the hidden gems on their shelves and introducing patrons to materials they may have missed. In addition, book displays, both in the library and online, can be used to market programs, partnerships, and library services as well. Attendees will learn how to craft displays and lists that are effective in promoting the theme or message behind the display.
Join Passive Readers’ Advisory expert Lila Denning for an hour of all the ways that you can promote your library’s collection with better book displays. Book displays are a fun, creative marketing technique that any library can use. She will show you how to create book displays that will draw readers in and help them to find those titles that don’t get enough attention.
Learning Objectives:
- Establish how to craft displays and lists to market programs
- Discover how to create book displays that draw readers in
Lila Denning, Acquisitions Coordinator, St. Petersburg Library System, (Florida)