Description:
Overview of creation, production, and distribution of materials. Emphasis on community analysis, collection development planning, criteria and methods for selection, collection evaluation, and collection management procedures and techniques.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of all formats of material found in libraries,
- Develop a profile of the user community of a library,
- Develop a collection development policy for a library,
- Manage the library's materials budget,
- Manage the acquisition of library materials and work with distributors,
- Apply the principles of selection and deselection of library materials,
- Develop an evaluation plan for the library's collection,
- Discuss legal and intellectual freedom issues.