IL30510 - COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Module Identifier

IL30510

Module Title

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Academic Year

2005/2006

Co-ordinator

Mr Raymond E Lonsdale

Semester

Semester 1

Other staff

Ms Susan J Mends

Course delivery

Lecture

Seminars / Tutorials

Assessment

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

Books
** Essential Reading
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
Chapman, Liz. (2001) Managing Aquisitions in Library and Information Services 2nd. London: Library Assocaion Publishing
Bryant, B. Editor (1989) Guidelines for written collection policy statements Chicago: Americal Library Association
Jenkins, C. and Morley, M. editors (1999) Collection Management in academic libraries 2nd. Aldershot: Gower
McCellan, A. W. (1978) The logistics of public library bookstock Association of Assistant Librarieans
(1998) Public Library Stock Management Leeds: NAG
Stephens, A.E. (editor) (1998) Public library collection development in the information age New York: The Haworth Press, Inc
Ainley, P. and Totterdell, B (1982) Alternative arrangement: new approaches to public library stock London : Association of Assistant Librarians
Clayton, P. and Gorman, G. E. (2000) Managing information resouces in libraries London: Library Association
Gorman, G. E. and Miller, R. H. editors (1997) Collection management for the 21st century: a handbook for librarians West Port, Conn: Greenwood Press
Futas, E. (1995) Collection development policies and procedures 3rd. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press
Feather, J. (1996) Preservation and the management of library collections 2nd. London: Library Association
Evans, G.E. (1995) Developing library and information centre collections 3rd. Littleton, Colorado: Libraries Unlimited
Baker, S. L (1993) The responsive public library collection : how to develop and market it. Littetion Colorado: Libraries Unlimited
Woodward, H. and Morley,M. (editors) (1995) Endangered species? evolving strategies for library collection management. Witney: UKSG
Spiller, D. (2000) Providing materials for library users 6th. Library Association
Pearce, M. Editor (1992) Non-standard collection management Aldershot:Ashgate
Gorman, G E. Editor (2000) International Yearbook of Library and Information Management 2000: collection managment. London: Library Associaiton Publishing
Gorman, G.E. (2001) Evaluating Library Collections London: Aslib

Journals
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

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6