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> From:
> "Frank-Rice, Dina" <DFrank-rice_at_fredco-md.net>
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>Greetings,
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>A few weeks ago I posted a question to this listserv on how I could gain collection development experience without having had any prior. I have been requested to post the responses here, so here they are: ( I have not included names but if anyone would like to contact a responder, I will contact them about it).
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>1) "Good for you that you want to learn more about Coll Dev! I actually find it kind of tedious, but it's so important that you must know how to do it effectively.
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>Have you taken any collection development courses at the graduate level? That would be my first suggestion. There are plenty of online graduate level courses you could take at a state university. It wouldn't cost too much.
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>I also suggest that when you buy a book, don't just browse through Amazon.com for ideas. Look to the experts. Find bibliographies on the Web written by experts. Read Choice magazine or Library Journal for recommended titles. Always aim to find at least one positive review before selecting a book.
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>Of course, a lot depends on if you work at a public or academic library. If you're at a public library, you're going to refer to a lot of best seller lists. The work is almost done for you, because the public determines what is popular. You just have to refer to the bestseller lists and buy them.
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>Another trick is to browse a similiar library's online catalog (similar in size and population). Do a keyword search on a topic that you'd like develop in your collection. See what books they have on the topic.
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>Hope this bit helps. I've only been a librarian for four years and do not claim to be an expert!"
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>2) "Hi Dina...good question. I hope you'll post the responses to colldv-l, please?! I am on the west coast so hopefully we won't be competing for jobs/experience!"
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>3) "I saw your email and here's an idea. The Charleston
>conference, now in its 27th year, is a highly focused conference that is
>focused on Acquisitions and Collection Development. I started going
>early in my career and the experiences have been invaluable. All aspects
>of Collection Development are covered from budgets, to selection, to
>planning to management. It is well worth the money and Charleston, SC
>is a lovely place for a visit.
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>Here's the website: http://www.katina.info/conference/
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>Also, check out Against the Grain. Here again is a highly focused, and
>yet practical journal written by and for Collection Development
>librarians and vendors. http://www.against-the-grain.com/d/"
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>4)Hi, Several years ago I put together a brochure to help other subject liaisons in our library get a feel for how to approach collection development. I am attaching it here. Unfortunately, it was done with Microsoft publisher, so if you have any trouble opening it I can send the text in another format. (see attachment above)
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>That is all. Other ideas I came up with were: Volunteering in another library, volunteering on Second Life.
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>Thank you and let me know if there are any questions,
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>Dina Frank-Rice
>Adult Services Librarian
>Thurmont Regional Library
>301-600-7200
>dfrank-rice_at_fredco-md.net
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Received on Wed Nov 26 2008 - 15:59:59 EST