Collection Development

 

Activities

As a selector, I perform the following collection development activities to build relevant collections supporting the School of English and Liberal Studies, School of Arts & Science, and English Language Institute:

  • Selecting & weeding of materials based on collection development policy and in consultation with faculty
  • Evaluating and analyzing liaison area collections for usage and relevance
  • Connecting with faculty, students, and staff to promote library collections
  • Updating subject guides with new additions to liaison area collections
  • Budgeting allotted funds to ensure that they are effectively spent
  • Consulting relevant publications and other resources for material reviews and collection development trends
  • Organizing and tracking collection notes and activities on internal staff guide
 

Collection Marketing

Collection Development MLIS Coursework