
Making a Collection Count
A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management
- 2nd Edition - October 31, 2013
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- Authors: Holly Hibner, Mary Kelly
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 8 4 3 3 4 - 7 6 0 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 7 8 0 6 3 - 4 4 1 - 8
Library collection management is a vital part of any library’s operations. Making a Collection Count takes a holistic look at library collection management, connecting collec… Read more

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- Offers practical applications for collection librarians and managers
- Relevant for different library types: public, academic, school, and special
List of figures
About the authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Life cycle of a collection
Abstract:
Collection management policies
Selection
Purchasing/acquisitions
Processing and cataloging
Shelving
Use
Repair and maintenance
Check-in
Weeding
Conclusion
Chapter 2: Understanding your workflow
Abstract:
Selection
Purchasing/acquisitions
Processing
Shelving
Circulation
Weeding
Workflow analysis improves efficiency
The critical questions
Chapter 3: Collection metrics
Abstract:
The circulation metric
Other collection metrics
Collection audit
Statistical sample
Conclusion
Chapter 4: Physical inventory
Abstract:
Making physical inventory a regular practice
Developing a plan
Shelf list
What you will discover
ILS features for inventory
Chapter 5: Statistics
Abstract:
Collection use
Collection age
Collection turnover
Putting it together
Chapter 6: Creating collection objectives and benchmarks
Abstract:
Vision statements and mission statements
Collection management policies
Collection objectives
Creating benchmarks
Holistic benchmarking: overall collection performance
Chapter 7: Collection organization
Abstract:
Physical space
Classification systems
Ergonomics
Signage
Displays
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Collection budgets
Abstract:
Vendors
Alternative funding sources
Formats
Sharing
Collection philosophy
Chapter 9: Everything is connected
Abstract:
Holistic library service
How staff impact collections in a holistic library
How staff impact the facility
How staff impact technology
Connections to other library services
Evaluating library services holistically
Conclusion
Appendix A: Public library collection management policy
Appendix B: Strategic content negotiation for the small library
References
Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: October 31, 2013
- Imprint: Chandos Publishing
- No. of pages: 216
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9781843347606
- eBook ISBN: 9781780634418
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