Forum for discussing the various collection development and collection management issues of concern to large research libraries and exchanging information on new developments, …

The purpose of this Collection Development Policy is to provide the community and the library staff with a document that provides justification for the development of library collections.

Sep 22, 2020 · Within the walls of a library, an intricate and purposeful process unfolds—the Library Collection Development Process. At its core lies the commitment to cater to the diverse …

Aug 23, 2025 · Weeding is half of collection development, but adding items to the library is the other half. I want to talk about what types of libraries exist, how library staff know what books …

The Library director is responsible for the development and management of the Library ’s collection. This responsibility may be shared with staff members who possess education or …

Jun 23, 2025 · The IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) defines Collection Development as the "ongoing assessments of the information needs of library clientele, using …

Explore the essentials of library collection development with Christopher Desrochers' Cheat Sheet. A valuable guide for librarians covering policies, selection, budget management, digital …

In our work with public school libraries, we partner with community and school groups to build robust collections of diverse, engaging, and high-quality books that are responsive and …

Mar 15, 2024 · At its core, collection development is the process by which libraries select and manage the materials they make available for users. This includes books, journals, e-books, …

Mar 3, 2022 · Collection development includes everything that goes into acquiring library materials, which includes selection, ordering and payment. It is a chain of events that includes …