ILM5510 - COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Module Identifier	ILM5510
Module Title	COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Academic Year	2002/2003
Co-ordinator	Mr Raymond E Lonsdale
Semester	Semester 2
Other staff	Ms Susan J Mends
Course delivery	Lecture	10 Hours 10 lectures x 1hour
Assessment	Semester Assessment	essay not exceeding 2,500 words	100%

Learning outcomes

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

appreciate the value of a written collection management 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 into the conservation needs of different types of collections.

Brief description

The Collection Management module adopts a broad definition of the subject field, so that, while devoting time to 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 management of a collection of library materials (whether in one or a number of formats), and organisation of access to virtual collection in an effective, efficient and economical way, in order to meet the needs of its user community. The module does not limit itself ot any particular type of library, although the emphasis is on academic and public libraries.

Aims

The aim of this module, is to enable students to understand the principles, policies, practices and procedures that comprise collection management.

Reading Lists

Books
** Recommended Consultation
Ainley, P. and Totterdell, B.. (1982) Alternative arrangement: new approaches to public library stock. London: Association of Assistant Librarians
Baker, S. L.. (1993) The responsive public library collection: how to develop and market it. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited
Bryant, B. (ed.). (1989) Guidelines for written collection policy statements. Chicago: American Library Association
Clayton, P. and Gorman, G. E.. (2000) Managing information resources in libraries. London: Library Association Publishing Ltd.
Evans, G. E.. (1995) Developing library and information centre collections. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited
Feather, J.. (1996) Preservation and the management of library collections. 2nd. London: Library Association Publishing Ltd.
Futas, E.. (1995) Collection development policies and prosedures. 3rd. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx press
Gorman, G. E. and Miller, R. H. (eds.). (1997) Collection management for the 21st century: a handbook for librarians. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press
Lee, S. H. (ed). (1999) Collection development in the electronic environment: shifting priorities. New York: Haworth Information Press
Houghton, A. G.. (1985) Bookstock management in public libraries. London: Bingley
Jenkins, C. and Morley, M. (eds.). (1999) Collection management in academic libraries. 2nd. Aldershot: Gower
McClellan, A. W.. (1978) The logistics of public library bookstock. London: Association of Assistant Librarians
Pearce, M. (ed.). (1992) Non-standard collection management. Aldershot: Ashgate
(1998) Public Library Stock Management. Leeds: NAG
Ratcliffe, F. W.. (1984) Preservation policies and conservation in British libraries. London: British Library
Spiller, D.. (2000) Providing materials for library users. 6th. London: Library Association Publishing Ltd
Stephens. A. E. (ed.). (1998) Public library collection development in the information age. New York: Haworth Press
Woodward, H. and Morley, M (eds.). (1995) Endangered species? evolving strategies for library collection management. Witney: UKSG

Articles
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), pp31-55

Journals
Acquisitions Librarian.
Bookseller.
Collection Building.
Newsletter (UK National Acquisitions Group).
Serials.
Serials Librarian.
Serials Review.
RQ (Issue on collection management).