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 collection management activities and departments, and instructs on how to gather and analyze data from each point in a collection's lifecycle. Relationships between collections and other library services are also explored. The second edition includes expanded information on collection metrics, digital collections, and practical advice for managing collections efficiently when time and resources are tight. It also includes more real-life examples from practicing librarians in areas such as workflow analysis, collection budgets, and collection management techniques. Chapters cover the life cycle of a collection, understanding workflow and collecting metrics. Physical inventory, collection objectives and bookmarks, as well as collection organization, collection budgets and marketing collections are also discussed.
Record details
ISBN: 9781843347606
ISBN: 1843347601
Physical Description:print xix, 195 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Edition:Second edition.
Publisher:Witney, Oxford, UK : Chandos Publishing, 2013.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-191) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Life cycle of a collection -- Understanding your workflow -- Collection metrics -- Physical inventory -- Statistics -- Creating collection objectives and benchmarks -- Collection organization -- Collection budgets -- Everything is connected -- Appendix A: Public library collection management policy -- Appendix B: Strategic content negotiation for the small library.