Module Information

Module Identifier
IL30510
Module Title
COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Mr Raymond E Lonsdale
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 15 Hours.
Seminars / Tutorials 10 Hours.
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Essay of 1500 words  50%
Semester Assessment 1500 word report.  Report on the evaluation of methods used by their Library/Information Service for promoting the collection.  50%

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:

  • appreciate the value of a written collection development policy and have an understanding of its structure and application;;
  • have an awareness of the major bibliographical and reviewing sources and services for print and non-print materials;
  • examine the concepts and procedures of collection evaluation and review and the potential outcomes;
  • appreciate the methodology and issues of collection promotion;
  • gain insight inot the conservation needs of different types of collections;#
  • understand the fundamental principles of preservation.

Brief description

* This module adopts a broad definition of the subject field, so that, while devoting time to the fundamental areas of collection development, and collection review and evaluation, it also covers topics such as the promotion of collection use, conservation and preservation and collection issues related to particular formats. Its overriding concern is the managmement of a collection of library materials (whether in one or a number of formats) and organisation of access to virtual collections in an effective, efficient and economical way, in order to meet the needs of its user community. The module does not limit itself to any particular type of library, although the emphasis is on academicc and public libraries.

Transferable skills

This modules encompasses the following skills:

  • independent project work;
  • IT and information handling;
  • writing in an academic context;
  • oral discussion/presentation;
  • career needs awaremness;
  • self-management.

Reading List

Essential Reading
Ainley, P. and Totterdell, B (1982) Alternative arrangement: new approaches to public library stock London : Association of Assistant Librarians Primo search Anderson, J.,S. (1996) Guide for written collection policy statements / Subcommittee to Revise the Guide for Written Collection Policy Statements Administration of Collection Development Committee, Collection Managment and Development Section, Association for Library Collections and Technical Services. 2nd (rev) Chicago, Illinois: Ammeircan Library Association Primo search Baker, S. L (1993) The responsive public library collection : how to develop and market it. Littetion Colorado: Libraries Unlimited Primo search Bryant, B. Editor (1989) Guidelines for written collection policy statements Chicago: Americal Library Association Primo search Chapman, Liz. (2001) Managing Aquisitions in Library and Information Services 2nd London: Library Assocaion Publishing Primo search Clayton, P. and Gorman, G. E. (2000) Managing information resouces in libraries London: Library Association Primo search Evans, G.E. (1995) Developing library and information centre collections 3rd Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited Primo search Feather, J. (1996) Preservation and the management of library collections 2nd London: Library Association Primo search Futas, E. (1995) Collection development policies and procedures 3rd Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press Primo search Gorman, G E. Editor (2000) International Yearbook of Library and Information Management 2000: collection managment. London: Library Associaiton Publishing Primo search Gorman, G. E. and Miller, R. H. editors (1997) Collection management for the 21st century: a handbook for librarians West Port, Conn: Greenwood Press Primo search Gorman, G.E. (2001) Evaluating Library Collections London: Aslib Primo search Jenkins, C. and Morley, M. editors (1999) Collection Management in academic libraries 2nd Aldershot: Gower Primo search McCellan, A. W. (1978) The logistics of public library bookstock Association of Assistant Librarieans Primo search Pearce, M. Editor (1992) Non-standard collection management Aldershot:Ashgate Primo search Spiller, D. (2000) Providing materials for library users 6th Library Association Primo search Stephens, A.E. (editor) (1998) Public library collection development in the information age New York: The Haworth Press, Inc Primo search Woodward, H. and Morley,M. (editors) (1995) Endangered species? evolving strategies for library collection management. Witney: UKSG Primo search (1998) Public Library Stock Management Leeds: NAG Primo search Lonsdale, R. and Wheatley, A. (1991) The provision of audiovisual and computer services to young people by British public libraries: collection management and promotion of services. International review of children's literature and librarianship 6(1) 1991. 31 - 55 Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6