Genrefication in the Library
Primary school students are very visual in their book choices. Arrangement of books greatly affects how students make choices. Since most students ask for books by broad topics, e.g. books about puppies or dinosaurs or cars or presidents, Jan decided to make the leap...
Secrets of the Catalog: Basics for Non-Catalogers
Have you ever wondered how library data impacts what we see in a record? In this session, we'll explore the interaction between the OPAC and MARC Records. Are you looking for search strategies & tips? This inside look at the catalog is a resource for everyone who...
Intellectual Freedom and the Collection Management Policy
One of the core values in libraries is Intellectual Freedom, ensuring free access to information. Collection Management is one of the key areas in that mission. Creating policies that ensure diversity and accessibility to information for our communities, while also...
Weeding: The Action
Once you have created your plan for de-selection what next? There are many ways to determine what goes and what stays and usage and age are only two of them. How do you deal with the digital collection? What about resource sharing? Should you sell, donate, or toss...
Collection Management Policies
The best defense is a good offense. Putting parameters in place for your collection management strategy, in writing, makes it easier for your staff, your board and your community when hard choices or questions arise. Aligning these with your mission and your abilities...