Webinar: The Collection Development Hat

What do you do when your library collection needs attention—but your time is already stretched thin? And what really is the difference between collection development and collection management? Whether you’re selecting materials on the fly or trying to be more strategic, this webinar will help you make confident, thoughtful decisions without adding to your workload. 

Explore the ins and outs of collection development with expert Chelsea Coleman. Delve into topics such as professional ethics, needs analysis considerations, and collection mapping. Together, you will consider scenarios on specific selection conundrums and be empowered by a few lightning thoughts on collection maintenance, diversity audits, browsable organization, and staying on budget. 

In this webinar, you will :

• Explore the difference between collection development and collection management 
• Learn how to create and use a "collection map" 
• Practice the importance of remaining objective in the selection process
• Consider whether or not to buy items based on community demographics 
• Gain practical ideas for strengthening collections, supporting diversity, organizing materials, and managing budgets

Guest presenter Chelsea Dodd Coleman is the founder of Library Logic Consulting and a former communications professional who has worked with public and private libraries for 15 years across four states. Previous positions include director of Bogota Public Library (N.J.) and consultant for the Colorado Library Consortium. Chelsea has also held leadership positions with the Essex County Chamber of Commerce (N.J.) and the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (N.J.). She earned her B.A. in Communication from Seton Hall University (South Orange, N.J.) and her Master’s in Library & Information Science from Drexel University (Philadelphia). As a library strategist, Chelsea empowers public libraries to create inclusive, innovative experiences.
 

If you are interested in learning more about collection development, check out these recorded trainings at your convenience...

• Evaluating and Weeding Your Library Collection | RECORDING | Watch now
• Selecting Materials for Your Library Collection | RECORDING | Watch now
• Collection Development Policy Series, four episodes | RECORDING | Watch now
   

EVENT NOTES

Registration Details | Not sure you can make it to a live webinar? Register anyway, and we’ll send you a link to the recorded version when it is available. Registration is limited. Deadline for registration is seven days prior to the event. Webinar access information will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.

Recording | When you participate in a SCKLS webinar, a photographic, video or audio recording may occur. If you want your image or voice removed from the webinar recording, you must notify SCKLS Training Specialist Katherine Hughes in writing at least 24 hours in advance of the webinar. Absence of written notification grants SCKLS all rights to the webinar recording for educational purposes.