Mapping IDEA in collection development: A scoping and bibliometric review

Name:

Slutzky, Erin

Citation: 

Torres, E. M., Jr., & Peñaflor, J. D. (2026). Mapping IDEA in collection development: A scoping and bibliometric review. IFLA Journal, 52(2), 375-387. https://doi.org/10.1177/03400352251378765

Summary:

This research analyzed studies from 2001 to 2026 that focused on creating a more inclusive and accessible collection in all types of libraries. The study found that, although progress is being made, it is largely limited to Western libraries geographically. In addition, these studies are mainly librarian-focused rather than user-focused, so underrepresented groups are often being overlooked and not heard. The author argues for increased representation, geographically and socially for underserved communities within this research. They claim that the research is imperative to the work librarians do to create equitable access points to inclusive  information.

Evaluation:

I thought this was a very informative article for those attempting to increase DEI representation across all collections. Its evaluation of progress is astute and helpful as well to librarians or future librarians as we need to remember to focus our attention on user-centric goals by listening to those who are underrepresented within our communities. I also appreciate that the article ties in inclusivity to our overall goal as libraries to provide equitable access to information. This illustrates that DEI and inclusive practices are vital to the successful fulfillment of our goals as information hubs.

Putting the Science Back in Library Science: Collection Development, Diversity Audits, & Understanding Teens – Analyzing Data for Decision Making

 Aleen Houseman 

Citation:
            Jensen, K., & says, A. (2018, March 21). Putting the science back in library science: Collection development, diversity audits, & understanding teens – analyzing data for decision making. Teen Librarian Toolbox. https://teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2018/03/21/putting-the-science-back-in-library-science-collection-development-diversity-audits-understanding-teens-analyzing-data-for-decision-making/ 

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Descriptions:
            Description: This rescore includes a first-hand perspective of collection developments and diversity audits. Librarian Karen Jensen of the Mount Vernon Public library walks the reader through her process of evaluating/ creating and auditing a collection at her library. 

BIPOC Collection Development

 Corrinne Abbott

266 Fall 2020

BIPOC Collection Development

Elrod, R., & Kester, B. (2020). Diverse BookFinder: BIPOC collection development for children’s and young adult collections. College & Research Libraries News, 81(10), 481–485. https://doi-org.libaccess.sjlibrary.org/10.5860/crln.81.10.481

    The University of Florida's Education Library listened to feedback and sought to increase their Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) collection. The Diverse BookFinder tool designed by researchers at Bates College was the only tool that provided data on who (race/ethnicity) is depicted but also how (context of representation). They use nine categories to describe "dominant messages conveyed": 1. Any Child; 2. Beautiful Life; 3. Biography; 4. Cross Group; 5. Folklore; 6. Incidental; 7. Informational; 8. Oppression & Resilience; 9. Race/Culture Concepts. The Collection Analysis tool helps develop a deeper understanding of the current collection and reports which gaps the collection needs to develop.

Pros:

1. The Diverse BookFinder contains other categories as well as BIPOC, including: disability, diverse family, economic struggle, LGBQ, STEM, gender, religion ; 2. As of Summer 2020, DBF is adding more titles (picture books, middle school, and YA) ; 3. Free and seemingly easy to use.

Cons:

1. Currently, the DBF only includes 3,210 titles (since 2002). (If the grant is no longer funded, the collection might cease to get updated) ; 2. The titles are not included in the analysis ; 3. No information available on intersection of topics in metadata.