Chief Collection Development Officers at Large Research Libraries IG

Charge

To discuss the various collection development and collection management issues of concern to large research libraries, especially issues affecting diverse collections that support a broad spectrum of instructional, research, and cultural programs. To provide a forum for the exchange of information on new developments, techniques, challenges, and opportunities in managing library collections, as well as seeking opportunities for collaboration and cooperation to increase the effectiveness and efficiencies of support for our institutions.

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Composition

Membership is limited to the chief collection development officers of:

  • the first 40 academic research libraries according to the ARL Investment Index (using a five-year average at the time of review);
  • two non-ARL university libraries (Stanford University and California Digital Library);
  • one public library which is an ARL member (NYPL);
  • four national libraries (LC, NAL, NLM and Smithsonian); and
  • representatives from ARL and CRL

Membership is reviewed every five years. (Last review completed in January 2014; next schedule review will be in 2019)

Subcommitees and Task Forces

Membership is limited to the chief collection development officers of:

  • the first 40 academic research libraries according to the ARL Investment Index (using a five-year average at the time of review);
  • two non-ARL university libraries (Stanford University and California Digital Library);
  • one public library which is an ARL member (NYPL);
  • four national libraries (LC, NAL, NLM and Smithsonian); and
  • representatives from ARL and CRL

Membership is reviewed every five years. (Last review completed in January 2014; next schedule review will be in 2019)

Origin

This group was formed by CMS.

Get Involved

ALA values committed and active members, but membership in this group is limited. See the "Composition" section above.

Staff Liaison

Julie Reese
ALCTS Deputy Executive Director
(800) 545-2433 x5030
jreese@ala.org