
Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection
Suzanne M. Ward(Author)
ALA Editions (Publisher)
Published on 30. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
168 pages
978-0-8389-1298-0 (ISBN)
Description
Is your institution's library bursting at the seams with books that have not been touched for decades, microfilm that nobody uses, and print journals that have been superseded by electronic access? Have you wondered how best to identify what physical material to retain and what to withdraw to maintain an inviting collection of relevant material for your users? Then it's time to rightsize! Ward identifies the challenges and proposes solutions to shaping physical collections for today's academic library. Filled with sage advice and ready-to-implement guidance, this book
Introduces the concept of rightsizing, a strategic and largely automated approach that uses continuous assessment to identify the no- and low-use materials in the collection
Walks you through crafting a rightsizing plan, from developing withdrawal criteria and creating discard lists to managing workflow and disposing of withdrawn materials
Shows how to identify stakeholders, plus strategies for winning them over
Offers tips for working with consortial partners on collaborative print retention projects
Discusses how growing electronic collections can enhance legacy print collections
Advises what to do with print journals after your library licenses perpetual access rights to the electronic equivalent
Looks ahead to the future of physical collections in academic libraries
By learning how to rightsize, you will ensure that your institution s collection meets the needs of your library's users.
Introduces the concept of rightsizing, a strategic and largely automated approach that uses continuous assessment to identify the no- and low-use materials in the collection
Walks you through crafting a rightsizing plan, from developing withdrawal criteria and creating discard lists to managing workflow and disposing of withdrawn materials
Shows how to identify stakeholders, plus strategies for winning them over
Offers tips for working with consortial partners on collaborative print retention projects
Discusses how growing electronic collections can enhance legacy print collections
Advises what to do with print journals after your library licenses perpetual access rights to the electronic equivalent
Looks ahead to the future of physical collections in academic libraries
By learning how to rightsize, you will ensure that your institution s collection meets the needs of your library's users.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chicago, IL
United States
Publishing group
American Library Association
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
231 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8389-1298-0 (9780838912980)
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Suzanne M. Ward is Head, Collection Management at Purdue University Libraries in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. She has written and spoken extensively on patron-driven acquisitions, publishing A Guide to Implementing and Managing Patron-Driven Acquisitions for the Association for Library Collections & Technical Service (ALCTS) in 2012 and making presentations on this topic both nationally and internationally. Her current research interests include print retention issues and the use of e-books in academic libraries.