Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2025 - Session 4.0
eLearning
This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including:
The definition of collection assessment
Techniques and tools
Assessment of print and electronic collections
Project design and management
Description: This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including:
- The definition of collection assessment
- Techniques and tools
- Assessment of print and electronic collections
- Project design and management
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental aspects of collection assessment;
- Understand the various collection assessment methods and tools, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis;
- Design and implement a collection assessment project;
- Perform a collection assessment of print resources;
- Complete a collection assessment of electronic resources.
This is a fundamentals course that will appeal to anyone interested in the topic with no previous experience.
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Event tags:
Academic Library
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
Collection Management
Public Library
Rural Library
School Library
Special Library
Tribal Library
Urban Library
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