Collection Development and Management
Collection Development and Management may be for YOU, if you are interested
in:
- Analyzing library patron information needs
- Selecting information resources to meet patron information needs
- Managing a budget that will be used to acquire information resources
- Managing electronic resources to meet patron information needs
- Choosing the best strategy (print versus electronic or subscription versus
ILL/document delivery) for cost-effectively meeting patron information
needs
Job Outlook for this field:
- Academic Libraries
- Book Wholesalers
The following positions frequently require collection development
responsibilities as a component of the position:
- Subject Specialist in Academic Libraries
- Reference librarian
- Children's librarian
- Director of a school media center or small public library
- Electronic Document Access in Corporate, Academic, or Public
Library Systems
Employers seek:
- Organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize, good
interpersonal skills, ability to manage a budget, political savvy, subject
expertise, knowledge about publishing trends and electronic resources.
Opportunities to gain experience in this field:
- Internships through Indiana University and other libraries in Indiana
Professional Associations:
American Library Association, Association for Library Collections &
Technical Services, Collection Management and Development Section
