From: Stephen P Alleman <salleman_at_uno.edu>
Collection Assessment Programs
ALA Annual Meeting, New Orleans
June 24 and 25, 2006
1) Tools for Collection Assessment
There is an increasing emphasis on accountability in libraries. Since
collections are the largest expense after personnel in most libraries,
assessment of the contents and use of collections is an important aspect of
accountability. Collection analysis and the sharing of information about
collections are also key components of internal library planning,
communicating with constituents about the collections, reporting to
accrediting and funding bodies, and developing consortial and cooperative
approaches to collecting. This program will provide exposure to a
selection of tools for assessing collections, rather than just one. There
will be brief presentations on tools followed by breakout sessions in which
attendees interact with teams of
vendors and librarians who use the tools.
Collection Analysis Tools showcased:
- Bowker’s Book Analysis System
- Normative Data Project
- OCLC WorldCat Collection Analysis
- Spectra CRC (Library Dynamics)
- Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System
Sponsored by: RUSA / CODES
Where: Sheraton New Orleans, Rooms BR D and BR C
When: Saturday, June 24, 2006, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
2) Collection Assessment – Best Practices in the 21st Century
Evaluating collections is an essential activity for all libraries, but it
becomes critical for those facing budgetary and space constraints. This
program provides an overview of collection assessment and methods used to
evaluate collections in all formats. The program begins with an overview
of collection assessment and for whom we build collections. The second
part describes different collection assessment methods and projects so that
participants may identify methods to apply in their own institutions.
Sponsored by: ALCTS CMDS
Where: Sheraton New Orleans, Rhythms BR I/II
When: Sunday, June 25, 2006, from 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Steve Alleman
Collection Management Librarian
Earl K. Long Library
University of New Orleans
New Orleans LA 70148
phone: 504.280.6499
fax: 504.280.3173
Received on Sat May 20 2006 - 01:22:01 EDT