ALCTS Web course: Fundamentals of Collection Assessment (Sept. 15 - Nov.
23, 2012)
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ALCTS-CE Announce <alcts.ce.announce_at_gmail.com>
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Fundamentals of Collection Assessment
Session: October 15 - November 23, 2012
Description: This six-week online course introduces the fundamental
aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed
for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment
in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key
concepts in collection assessment including:
- the definition of collection assessment
- techniques and tools
- assessment of print and electronic collections
- project design and management
Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- describe the fundamental aspects of collection assessment
- understand the various collection assessment methods and tools,
including both qualitative and quantitative analysis
- design and implement a collection assessment project
- perform a collection assessment of print resources
- complete a collection assessment of electronic resources
Who should Attend: This is a fundamentals course that will appeal to
anyone interested in the topic with no previous experience.
Registration Fees: $109 ALCTS Member and $129 Non-member
How to Register: For additional details and registration information
see: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/fca/ol_templ
Contact: For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by
calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration_at_ala.org
<mailto:registration_at_ala.org>. For all other questions or comments
related to the web courses, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at
1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or alctsce_at_ala.org <mailto:alctsce_at_ala.org>.
Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
Received on Wed Sep 12 2012 - 03:06:02 EDT