Making a Collection Count

A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management

3rd Edition - January 30, 2023
Authors: Holly Hibner, Mary Kelly
Language: English
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Making a Collection Count, A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management, Third Edition is unique in its focus on collection quality, including topics on making the most of a library collection budget, performing physical inventory, and gathering/using data and statistics about collection use. Beyond collection development, this title looks at the entire lifecycle of the collection and those with responsibilities at each step.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
List of figures
About the authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Collection statements and policies
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Vision, mission, and values statements
1.3 Collection management policies
1.4 Equity, diversity, inclusion, and intellectual freedom
1.5 Collection objectives and benchmarks
1.6 Collection objectives
1.7 Creating benchmarks
1.8 Staff buy-in and cohesiveness
References
Chapter 2. Life cycle of a collection
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Stages of the collection life cycle: selection
2.3 Stages of the collection life cycle: purchasing/acquisitions
2.4 Stages of the collection life cycle: processing and cataloging
2.5 Stages of the collection life cycle: shelving
2.6 Stages of the collection life cycle: use
2.7 Stages of the collection life cycle: repair and maintenance
2.8 Stages of the collection life cycle: check-in
2.9 Stages of the collection life cycle: weeding
2.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Collection metrics
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 The circulation metric
3.3 Group metrics
3.4 Item metrics
3.5 Collection audit
3.6 Statistical sample
3.7 Diversity audit
References
Further reading
Chapter 4. Physical inventory
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Why to perform a collection inventory
4.3 Making physical inventory a regular practice
4.4 Developing a plan
4.5 Shelf list
4.6 What you will discover
4.7 Integrated library system features for inventory
4.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5. Statistics
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Collection use
5.3 Collection age
5.4 Collection turnover
5.5 Physical statistics
5.6 Diversity statistics
5.7 Putting it together
References
Chapter 6. Weeding
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Weeding philosophy
6.3 The excuses
6.4 Ongoing and continuous
6.5 Discarding weeded material
6.6 Weeding plan
6.7 Weeding criteria
References
Chapter 7. Collection organization
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Physical space
7.3 Classification systems
7.4 Ergonomics
7.5 Signage
7.6 Displays
7.7 Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 8. Collection budgets
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Understanding the library budget
8.3 Collection budgets
8.4 Annual budget requests
8.5 Budget strategies
8.6 New collection costs
8.7 Alternate funding sources
8.8 Budget transparency
8.9 Public relations
8.10 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Everything is connected
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Holistic library service
9.3 How staff impacts collections in a holistic library
9.4 How staff impacts the facility
9.5 How staff impacts technology
9.6 Connections to other library services
9.7 Evaluating library services holistically
9.8 Conclusion
References
Appendix A. Public Library Collection Management Policy
1 Introduction
2 Selection criteria
3 Requests for specific library materials
4 Gifts and memorials
5 Cooperatives and resource sharing
6 Preservation, conservation, and maintenance
7 Evaluation and de-selection (weeding)
8 Intellectual freedom
9 Request for reconsideration of library materials
Appendix A: Request for reconsideration of library resources
Appendix B. Academic Library Collection Management Policy
1 Purpose and goals of the collection development policy
2 Purpose and goals of the collection
3 Selection activities and responsibilities
4 Librarian collection responsibilities
5 Selection criteria
6 De-accessioning
7 Gifts and donations
8 Preservation
9 Scholarly communications
Index

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Holly Hibner

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