Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2019 11:38:01 -0400
To: acqnet_at_lists.ala.org
Amie, I recently valued our library collection for insurance purposes. I used the Insurance Valuation forms provided by the Library of Congress. It shows the average value of a title based on the classification number. https://www.loc.gov/preservation/emergprep/insurancevaluation.html Robin Buser Supervisor 1, Acquisitions & Metadata Services Library CO214A Columbus State Community College 550 East Spring Street Columbus, OH 43215 P: 614-287-2469 F: 614-287-6029 rbuser_at_cscc.edu On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 10:13 AM "Pifer, Amie S." <acqnet_at_lists.ala.org> wrote: > Hello, > > > > I have a question about placing a value on library collections. > > > > I have to report the total number of items by format and their by piece > value to the Risk Management Dept. annually. Do others do this as well? > If so, how do you determine the value? > > > > TIA > > > > > > [image: logo] > > *Amie S. Pifer, MLIS* > > *Director, Acquisitions and Metadata Services* > > CMU Libraries > > Central Michigan University > > Park Library 310 | 989-774-3031 > > *Connect…Collaborate…Succeed!* > *CMU Libraries <http://library.cmich.edu/> - central to learning and > research* > > > > >
