This line-up looks fantastic and YSS's own WLA Board Liason, Sue Abrahamson of the Waupaca Public Library is presenting in September on collection development. Those who attended the YSS Member Retreat in January got a first-hand look at Waupaca's collections (I loved the juvenile non-fiction - it looked fresh, relevant, and inviting). Also, if you are at a smaller library where you may do collection development in multiple areas, you're sure to find these other topics essential. For instance, YSS Board Member Elizabeth Timmins is part of the panel on Adult Selection Tools.
5-Part Collection Development Webinar Series
Sponsored by IFLS, MCLS, NFLS, NWLS, OWLS, SCLS, SEWI, SWLS, WLS, WRLS, WVLS
REGISTER for one, all five, or anything in between! All sessions will be recorded.
April 19, 10:00-11:00 am: Making Your Collection Count
Presented
by Holly Hibner and Mary Kelly.
Make your collection count! We will
discuss collection development policies that balance popular with
well-rounded content, reflect diversity and inclusion, and provide
methods for dealing with (and avoiding) challenges. This session talks
about how to measure a collection's quality. This includes the benefits
and methods of taking a physical inventory, analyzing collection
procedures and workflows, and the life cycle of a collection. Our
holistic approach to collection management will help all types and sizes
of libraries to keep pace with the demands and expectations of their
communities.
May 12, 1:00-2:00 pm: Adult Selection Tools
Presented
by Sarah Statz Cords, Michael Nitz, and Elizabeth Timmins.
Learn some
tips and tools for keeping on top of selection, including a focus on
nonfiction, non-traditional resources, and how to make things work in a
small library.
September 7, 1:00 -2:00 pm: Tips for Building a Well-Rounded Collection for Youth
Presented
by Sue Abrahamson and Shelly Collins Fuerbringer.
How do you keep on
top of the avalanche of materials being produced for kids and teens? How
can you make sure you are finding the best materials for your
collection and your community? Collection budgets are rarely as big as
we want them to be, so how can you make the best use of resources? And
what about the salespeople? Join Shelly Collins Fuerbringer (Eau Claire)
and Sue Abrahamson (Waupaca) for a lively discussion of the tips and
tools they recommend.
October 26, 10:00 – 11:00 am: Data Informed Collection Development
Presented
by Shanneon Grant.
Do you like language and stories far more than
numbers and statistics? Do your feel like data is dull and uninspiring?
Get ready to change your thinking and begin uncovering the clues that
data can reveal for you! Join us for an exploration of Data-Informed
Collection Development. (It is so much more exciting than it sounds…)
It’s NOT about fancy data collection tools, it IS about using the basic
data you have access to help you make informed decisions when developing
and maintaining your collection. It’s about interpreting your data,
rather than just blindly following the numbers. It’s about discovering
correlations and connections that drive planning and decision making.
November 3, 10:00 – 11:30 am: Promoting Your Collection: Merchandizing and More
Presented
by Kathy Dempsey.
Collections are the mainstays of libraries. After
spending lots of money and time curating, processing, and making them
available, you may think the work is done. But there’s one more vital
step—promoting them! This final webinar of your series will help you go
beyond basic book displays and posters. You’ll hear about using book
talks and shelf-talkers, and will learn ways to publicize your
collections outside of your buildings. This webinar will focus most on
merchandising—what it really is, and how to do it effectively enough to
boost your circulation. It will feature many colorful photos of great
signage and merchandising from libraries around the world to get your
creative ideas flowing.
