Parry, Lauren
Kalan, Abby Preschel. (2014). The practical librarian’s
guide to collection development.
This article details a suburban, medium-sized public
librarian’s shortcuts for collection development and the ways in which she has
honed her skills over the years in her position. She starts with weeding and expands
her guide into acquisition. She also includes a few ideas for marketing to patrons and potential patrons.
I appreciate that this librarian shared her shortcuts to
collection development and maintenance. As a library science student, I’m often
thinking about the “rules” and standards of overall collection development. It
was refreshing to read a guide that adhered to these standards, but in a
slightly more informal- yet practical- way. I also liked that Kalan didn’t dance
around the more difficult topics. She addressed issues like funding, staying
within budget, and the importance of catering to your library’s audience instead
of choosing materials that suit your particular interest.
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