Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 1 hour
Course Objectives
In this unit, you will learn:
- Definition of collection development
- Concepts of Intellectual Freedom that inform collection development
- Outline of the collection development cycle
- Basic community needs assessment tools
Important Notes:
1) The Certificate of Completion for this course is provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
2) User registration data for all ABLE courses is provided to the Idaho Commission for Libraries so they can track user progress.
Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 1.5 hours
Course Objectives
In this unit, you will learn:
- Purpose of a collection development policy
- Elements of a collection development policy
- How to set collection goals
- Steps in writing a collection development policy
- Relationship of your collection development policy and collection development activities
Important Notes:
1) The Certificate of Completion for this course is provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
2) User registration data for all ABLE courses is provided to the Idaho Commission for Libraries so they can track user progress.
Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 1.5 hours
Course Objectives
In this unit, you will learn:
- Criteria and processes for selecting materials
- List and characteristics of several collection development selection tools
- Tips for managing the acquisitions process
Important Notes:
1) A Certificate of Completion for this course is provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
2) User registration data for all ABLE courses is provided to the Idaho Commission for Libraries so they can track user progress.
Format: Self-paced Course
Developed by: the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 2 hours
Course Objectives
In this unit, you will learn:
- Purpose of performing collection assessment
- Methods for assessing your collection
- Process for performing a collection assessment
- How to use collection assessment information
- Criteria and a process for weeding the collection
- Evaluation of the collection development cycle, processes, etc.
Important Notes:
1) A Certificate of Completion for this course is provided by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
2) User registration data for all ABLE courses is provided to the Idaho Commission for Libraries so they can track user progress.
