Collection Development and Management
Collection Development and Management may be for YOU, if you are interested in:
- Analyzing library patron information needs
- Selecting information resources to meet patron information needs
- Managing a budget that will be used to acquire information resources
- Managing electronic resources to meet patron information needs
- Choosing the best strategy (print versus electronic or subscription versus ILL/document delivery) for cost-effectively meeting patron information needs
Coursework for specialization in Collection Development/Collection Management:
- S501 (L524) - Reference
- S502 (L528) - Collection Development and Management
- S505 (L651) - Evaluation of Resources and Services
- at least one L62X course
Job Outlook for this field:
- Academic Libraries
- Book Wholesalers
The following positions frequently require collection development responsibilities as a component of the position:
- Subject Specialist in Academic Libraries
- Reference librarian
- Children's librarian
- Director of a school media center or small public library
- Electronic Document Access in Corporate, Academic, or Public Library Systems
Qualities employers seek:
- Organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize, good interpersonal skills, ability to manage a budget, political savvy, subject expertise, knowledge about publishing trends and electronic resources.
Opportunities to gain experience in this field:
- Internships through Indiana University and other libraries in Indiana
Professional Associations:
American Library Association, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, Collection Management and Development Section
Interested in knowing more? Contact:
On campus:
Lokman I. Meho, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
Indiana University
School of Library and Information Science
Main Library, LI 005C
1320 East Tenth Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-3907
Telephone: 812-856-2323
Fax: 812-855-6166
E-mail: meho@indiana.edu
Alumni:
Beau David Case, Assistant Professor
Ohio State University Libraries
Language & Area Studies Department
1848 Neil Avenue Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1286
Telephone: 614-292-2594
Fax: 614-192-1918
E-mail: case.42@osu.edu
