Module Identifier |
ILM4530 |
Module Title |
COLLECTION MANAGEMENT |
Academic Year |
2003/2004 |
Co-ordinator |
Philip H Jones |
Semester |
Available all semesters |
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students should be able to:
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appreciate the value of a written collection management development policy and have an understanding of its structure and application;
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have an awareness of the major bibliographical and reviewing sources and services for print and non-print materials;
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examine the concepts and procedures of collection evaluation and review and the potential outcomes;
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appreciate the methodology and issues of collection promotion;
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gain insight into the conservation needs of different types of collections.
Brief description
The module consists of eight units. These deal with the subject of collection management in a way that progresses from overall policies and definitions which are necessary for any collection of library materials, to the conservation and preservation of that collection. During the course of study you will be encouraged to relate the material that you are using to the library and information service in which you work. The units will include participative study, opportunities to respond within the text, some self-assessment, and three assignments.
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
** Essential Reading
Audit Commission (1997) Due for Renewal: a report on the library service
London: Audit Commission
Articles
Cole, Natalie and Bob Usherwood (1996) Library stock management: policies, statements and Philosophies
Public Library Journal, 11, pp121-5
Books
** Essential Reading
Jenkins, Clare, and Morley, Mary (1999) Collection management in academic libraries
2nd. Aldershot: Gower
Articles
Gray, Raymond (1998) Evolution or extinction; the current state of library supply
Public Library Journal, 13, pp70-72
Books
** Essential Reading
National Acquisitions Group (1998) Public Library Stock Management
Leeds: NAG, (British National Bibliography research Fund Report 90)
Articles
Intner, Sheila (1994) Options for collection review
Technicalities, 14.5, pp3-6
Books
** Essential Reading
Slote, Stanley J (1997) Weeding Library Collections; Library weeding methods
4th. Englewood, Co.: Libraries Unlimited
Articles
Johnson, Peggy (2000) E-Resources and collection development and management: Redux
Technicalities, 20.1, 1, pp12-14
Johnson, Peggy (1997) Libraries and the preservation of electronic information
Technicalities, 17.6, pp8-10
Smith, Ian M (1999) What do we know about public library use?
Aslib Proceedings, 51.9, pp302-14
Vogel, Kirstin D (1996) Integrating electronic resources into collection development policies
Collection Management, 21.2, PP65-76
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7