Unconventional Collection Development

No ticket required, regular session.

Presenter 1: Mickey Coalwell

Presenter 2:

Presenter 3:

Links / Handouts:
http://kslibassoc.org/2010Conf/handouts/UnconventionalCollectionDevelopment.ppt

Description: for small and medium-sized libraries

Length: 1hr

Room Number: 207

Track Type: Collection Management and Technical Services

Abstract: Traditional collection development practices in libraries often don't meet patrons' changing habits and needs and are time and resource intensive. This session will present seven unconventional collection development practices guaranteed to improve patron satisfaction and make your job more creative and interesting. 1. Let ILL be your beacon 2. Supercharge donations 3. Buy multiple copies 4. Eliminate non-fiction and reference 5. Go digital 6. Streamline processing 7. Invite Suggestions