Synopses & Reviews
Library collection management is a vital part of any librarys 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 collections lifecycle. Chapters cover workflow, metrics, collection objectives and bookmarks, collection organization, collection budgets, and marketing.
This 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.
Synopsis
Summary: Making a Collection Count connects the various pieces of library collection management, such as selection, cataloguing, shelving, circulation and weeding, and teaches readers how to gather and analyze data from each point in a collection's life cycle. Relationships between collections and other library services, such as reference, programming, and technology, are also explored. The result is a quality collection that is clean, current, relevant, and useful, and which connects and highlights various library services. About the authors: Holly Hibner received an MLIS degree from Wayne State University in 1999. She is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, MI. Holly was the recipient of Michigan Library Association's 2007 Loleta D. Fyan Award. Her special interests are collection management, roving reference and technology instruction. Mary Kelly is a Reference Librarian at the Salem-South Lyon District Library in South Lyon, MI. She received MBA and MLIS degrees from Wayne State University. Mary's special areas of interest include technology instruction, collection management, and library statistics. Contents: Life cycle of a collection; Understanding your workflow; Collection audit and using statistics; Physical inventory; Creating collection objectives and benchmarks; Collection organization; Making the most of a library collection budget; Everything is connected; Appendices
About the Author
Holly Hibner is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, Michigan. She was the recipient of Michigan Library Associations 2007 Loleta D. Fyan Award. Her special interests are collection management, roving reference and technology instruction.
Mary Kelly is a Reference Librarian at the Salem-South Lyon District Library in South Lyon, Michigan. Her special areas of interest include technology instruction, collection management, and library statistics.
Table of Contents
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