Week 1: Introduction: What is a collection? 1/17-1/21
Atkinson, R. (1996) Library functions, scholarly communication, and the foundation of the digital library: Laying claim to the control zone. Library Quarterly, 66(3), 239-265. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
1996atkinson_Library functions, scholarly communication, and the foundation of the digital library
Calhoun, K. (2014). Hybrid libraries. In Exploring digital libraries: Foundations, practice, prospects (pp. 111-137). London, UK: Facet. Retrieved from course reserve.
Jankowska, M. A., & Marcum, J. W. (2010). Sustainability challenge for academic libraries: Planning for the future. College & Research Libraries, 71(2), 160-170. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2010jankowska_sustainability challenge for academic libraries
Week 2: The players 1/22-1/28
Bosch, S., Tucker, C., Sugnet, C. L., & Corbett, L. E. (2011, October). Do libraries still need book vendors and subscription agents? Association for Library Collections & Technical Services. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/alcts/resources/z687/vend (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2011Bosch_Do libraries still need book vendors and subscription agents
Guthrie, K. M. (2010). JSTOR. In M. J. Bates & M. N. Maack (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences (3rd ed., pp. 3060-3066). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
Vendor. (2013). In J. M. Reitz (ed.), ODLIS: Online Dictionary of Library and Information Science. Retrieved from http://www.abc-clio.com/ODLIS/odlis_v.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Week 3: Policy development 1/29-2/4
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, Section on Acquisition and Collections Development. (2001). Guidelines for a collection development policy using the conspectus model. Retrieved from https://www.ifla.org/publications/guidelines-for-a-collection-development-policy-using-the-conspectus-model (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2001IFLA_Guideliens for a collections development policity using the conspectus model
Pickett, C., Stephens, J., Kimball, R., Ramirez, D., Thornton, J., & Burford, N. (2011). Revisiting an abandoned practice: The death and resurrection of collection development policies. Collection Management, 36(3), 165-181. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2011pickett_the death and resurrection of collection development policies
Vickery, J. (2004). Making a statement: Reviewing the case for written collection development policies. Library Management, 25(8/9), 337-342. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2004vickery_reviewing the case for written collection development policies
Week 4: Budgeting 2/5-2/11
Chan, G. R. Y. C. (2008). Aligning collections budget with program priorities: A modified zero-based approach. Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services, 32(1), 46-52. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2008chan_aligning collections budget with program priorities
Lyons, L. E., & Blosser, J. (2012). An analysis and allocation system for library collections budgets: The comprehensive allocation process (CAP). Journal of Academic Librarianship, 38(5), 294-310. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2012lyons_an analysis and allocation system for library collections budgets
Vandenbroek, A. (2010). Grant writing without blowing a gasket. Library Media Connection, 28(6), 28-30. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2010vandebroek_grant writing without blowing a gasket
Week 5: Staffing 2/12-2/18
Martin, J., & Zaghloul, R. (2011). Planning for the acquisition of information resources management core competencies. New Library World, 112(7/8), 313-320. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2011martin_planning for the acquisition of information resources management core competencies
Orr, C. (2010). Collection development in public libraries. In M. Bates & M. N. Maack (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences (3rd ed., 1097-1105). Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2010orr_collection development in public libraries
Reference and User Services Association. (2010). Guidelines for liaison work in managing collections and services. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/rusa/guidelines/guidelines-by-topic (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2010RSA_guidelines for liaison work in managing collections and services
Week 6: Collection analysis 2/19-2/25
Franklin, B., & Plum, T. (2008). Assessing the value and impact of digital content. Journal of Library Administration, 48(1), 41-57. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2008franklin_assessing the value and impact of digital content
Intner, S. (2003). Making your collections work for you: Collection evaluation myths & realities. Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services, 27(3), 339-350. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2003intner_making your collections work for you
Johnson, Q. (2016). Moving from analysis to assessment: Strategic assessment of library collections. Journal of Library Administration, 56(4), 488-498. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2016johnson_moving from analysis to assessment
Week 7: Copyright 2/26-3/4
Copyright Law of the United States, 17 U.S.C. §§102, 106–109, 121 (2016). Retrieved from https://www.copyright.gov/title17/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2016USG_Copyright law of the united states
Crews, K. D. (2006). Copyright law for librarians and educators: Creative strategies and practical solutions (2nd ed., pp. 33-36). Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Retrieved from course reserve.
2006crews_copyright law for librarians and educators
Russell, C. (2004). Complete copyright: An everyday guide for librarians (pp. 61-84). Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Retrieved from course reserve.
2005russell_complete copyright
Week 8: Transactions 3/5-3/11
Sang, Y. (2017). The politics of ebooks. International Journal of Media & Cultural Politics, 13(3), 211-228. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2017sang_the politics of ebooks
Seringhaus, M. (2010). E-book transactions: Amazon “Kindles” the copy ownership debate. Yale Journal of Law and Technology, 12(1), 147-207. Retrieved from http://digitalcommons.law.yale.edu/yjolt/vol12/iss1/4/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2010seringhaus_ebook transactions
University of California Libraries, Collection Development Committee. (2006, July). Principles for acquiring and licensing information in digital formats. Retrieved from libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/groups/files/cdc/docs/principlesforacquiring.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2006UCL_principles for acquiring and licensing information in digital formats
Week 9: Selection and acquisition 3/12-3/18
Brantley, J. S. (2010). Approval plans, discipline change, and the importance of human mediated book selection. Library Collections, Acquisitions, & Technical Services, 34(1), 11-34. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2010brantley_approval plans, discipline change, and the importance of human mediated book selection
Carlson, A., & Pope, B. M. (2009) The ‘Big Deal’: A survey of how libraries are responding and what the alternatives are. Serials Librarian, 57(4), 380-398. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
Dilevko, J. (2008). An alternative vision of librarianship: James Danky and the sociocultural politics of collection development. Library Trends, 56(3), 678-704. Retrieved from course reserve.
2008dilevko_james danky and the sociocultural politics of collection development
Week 10: Spring break 3/19-3/25
There are no required readings for this week. Use this time to work on your policy document.
Week 11: Collection management 3/26-4/1
Kuny, T. (1997). A digital Dark Ages? Challenges in the preservation of electronic information. Paper presented at the 63rd IFLA Council and General Conference. Retrieved from archive.ifla.org/IV/ifla63/63kuny1.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Metz, P., & Gray, C. (2005). Public relations and library weeding. Journal of Academic Librarianship, 31(3), 273-279. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2005metz_public relations and library weeding
Pearson, D., Mumford, J., & Walker, A. (2010). Understanding and caring for bookbindings. London, UK: Preservation Advisory Centre. Retrieved from http://www.bl.uk/aboutus/stratpolprog/collectioncare/publications/booklets/index.html (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2010pearson_understanding and caring for bookbindings
Week 12: Digital devices 4/2-4/8
Douglas, V. A., & Helms, C. (2015). Adopting e-readers with a purpose: Surveying users to develop a recreational reading Kindle lending program. College & Undergraduate Libraries, 22(1), 76-89. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2015douglas_adopting ereaders with a purpose
Fuchs, R. (2015). Choosing the right scanners for your library. Public Library Quarterly, 34(3), 256-269. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2015fuchs_choosing the right scanners for your library
Wang, W., & Arlain, M. (2014). Laptops to go. Computers in Libraries, 34(3), 12-16. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
Week 13: Accessibility 4/9-4/15
Pionke, J. J. (2017). Toward holistic accessibility: Narratives from functionally diverse patrons. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 57(1), 48-56. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2017pionke_toward holistic accessibility
Ranti Junus, S. G. (2012). E-books and e-readers for users with print disabilities. In C. Booth (Ed.), Making libraries accessible: Adaptive design and assistive technology (pp. 22-28). Library Technology Reports (vol. 48, no. 7). Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2012ranti_ebooks and ereaders for users with print disabilities
Vandenbark, T. R. (2010). Tending a wild garden: Library web design for persons with disabilities. Information Technology & Libraries, 29(1), 23-29. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2010vandenbark_tending a wild garden library web design for persons with disabilities
Week 14: Intellectual freedom 4/16-4/22
Asheim, L. E. (1953). Not censorship but selection. Wilson Library Bulletin, 28(September), 63-67. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
1953asheim_not censorship but selection
Batch, Kristen R. (2014). Fencing out knowledge: Impacts of the Children’s Internet Protection Act 10 years later. Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Retrieved from connect.ala.org/files/cipa_report.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2014batch_fencing out knowledge
Magi, T., & Garnar, M. (Eds.). (2015). Intellectual freedom manual (9th ed., pp. 3-28). Chicago, IL: American Library Association. Retrieved from course reserve.
2015magi_intellectual freedom manual
Week 15: Marketing 4/23-4/29
Burkman, A. (2004). A practical approach to marketing the school library. Library Media Connection, 23(3), 42-43. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2004burkman_a practical approach to marketing the school library
Glassman, N. R., & Sorensen, K. (2010). From pathfinders to subject guides: One library’s experience with LibGuides. Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries, 7(4), 281-291. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2010glassman_from pathfinders to subject guides
Todaro, J. B. (2006). The power of personal persuasion: Advancing the academic library agenda from the front lines: Toolkit. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries. Retrieved from http://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/issues/marketing/advocacy_toolkit.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
2006todaro_the power of personal persuasion
Week 16: Cooperatives 4/30-5/6
Frederiksen, L., Cummings, J., Cummings, L., & Carroll, D. (2011). Ebooks and interlibrary loan: Licensed to fill? Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Electronic Reserve, 21(3), 117-131. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2011fredriksen_Ebooks and interlibrary loan
Ruppel, M. (2006). Tying collection development’s loose ends with interlibrary loan. Collection Building, 25(3), 72-77. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2006ruppel_tying collection development's loose ends with interlibrary loan
Seaman, S. (2005). Collaborative collection management in a high-density storage facility. College & Research Libraries, 66(1), 20-27. Retrieved from https://www.emporia.edu/libsv/
2005seaman_collaborative collection management in a high-density storage facility
