CDL: ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Collection Assessment

From: John P. Abbott <abbottjp_at_appstate.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2013 08:31:15 -0400
To: COLLDV-L_at_usc.edu
ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Collection Assessment
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ALCTS-CE Announce <alcts.ce.announce_at_gmail.com>


*Apologies in advance for duplicate postings.*

ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Collection Assessment
Session 4: October 21 -- November 29, 2013

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

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; $139 Non-member

For additional details and registration information see:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/fca/ol_templ

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 email alctsce_at_ala.org <mailto:alctsce_at_ala.org>.

Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.
Received on Wed Sep 18 2013 - 03:01:35 EDT