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 - Reference
- S502 - Collection Development and Management
- S505 - Evaluation of Library Sources and Services
- S629 - Topics in Information Sources and Services
- At least one S52X course - S521 Humanities Information; S522 Social Sciences Information; S523 Science and Technology Information; S524 Adult Readers Advisory; S525 Government Information; or S526 Business Information
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
- Readers' Advisor
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.
Professional Associations:
Interested in knowing more? Contact:
Jean Preer, Professor, SLIS, IUPUI
James Baldwin, Librarian, IUPUI University Library, 2140B
