Making a Collection Count
A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management
- 3rd Edition - January 30, 2023
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- Authors: Holly Hibner, Mary Kelly
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 3 6 5 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 6 1 3 0 - 8
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Request a sales quoteMaking 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.
- Takes on new topics important in collection management such as expanded sections on inclusion, diversity, equity and access.
- Covers world events such as the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020, as well as new technology-based collections and streaming services available in libraries and how they have changed the way we approach collection development
- Includes a new chapter on library budgets
Library staff who have collection management duties in areas like selection, de-selection, technical services, or collecting data about the library’s holdings; also students of library and information science
- 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
- Edition: 3
- Published: January 30, 2023
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- No. of pages: 180
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443153655
- eBook ISBN: 9780443161308
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Holly Hibner
Holly Hibner received an MLIS from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999. She is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, Michigan.
Affiliations and expertise
Adult Services Coordinator, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USAMK
Mary Kelly
Mary Kelly received an MLIS from Wayne State University in 2002, and also has an MBA from Wayne State. Mary is an Adult Services Librarian at the Plymouth District Library.
Affiliations and expertise
Adult Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USARead Making a Collection Count on ScienceDirect