NOTE: We are just finishing and testing this course now. It will be available for use by July 28, 2025.
Format: Self-paced course
Developed by: WebJunction and the Idaho Commission for Libraries
Length: 45 minutes
Overview:
In this course, you'll learn how libraries select and acquire materials that reflect their foundational statements and collection policies. You'll also learn how libraries consider community needs when building a collection to ensure it’s balanced and well-developed.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the qualities of a well-developed and balanced collection
- Describe how libraries select and acquire materials for their collections
- Explain your library’s selection criteria and acquisitions policies
- Apply a library's selection criteria to identify items that would be a good fit for its collection
