Public Library Collections That Get Used
Foundations of Collection Management and Circulation
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Course Details Registration deadline April 9, 2027.
 4 Self-Paced Course Modules
 12 Credit Hours
 Recommended for public library workers.
 $299 | Save with early bird and group rates.
IS YOUR COLLECTION AS USEFUL AS IT COULD BE, OR IS IT JUST TAKING UP SHELF SPACE?
This course gives public library workers the tools to manage, maintain, and grow the circulation of their collections. ABOUT THIS COURSEA well-managed collection doesn't just sit on the shelf; it moves. Self-Paced Course Materials Collection development is only the beginning. In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of ongoing collection management: how to weed with confidence, repair materials worth keeping, and make strategic decisions about what stays, what goes, and what your community actually needs next. You'll also explore practical strategies for increasing circulation, so the work you've put into building your collection pays off in the hands of your patrons. This is the course that takes you from having a collection to having a collection that gets used. This is a fully self-paced, asynchronous course. You will have six months to move through the material. For more details, check out the What to Expect tab. Need an invoice or PO? Orders of $600 or greater can choose invoice at checkout. For orders under $600, submit this form , and we will process your order manually. Need approval? Email this course to your supervisor. TRAINING A TEAM?Multi-seat discounts are automatically calculated in the cart. Return to Full Course Catalog AFTER COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO:
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSEThis course is designed for public library workers. SESSIONS AND PRICINGEarly bird pricing ends one month before the session deadline. Course materials unlock on the session deadline date.
GROUP OPTIONSTraining a team? Choose the setup that matches how you want to plan and pay : Group course enrollment: Enroll 3+ staff in this course and save. Bulk course credits: Prepay once, get the highest per-seat discount on every course, and assign seats later. Unlimited annual licensing: System-wide access for a year with no per-course approvals. Request Discounted Group Pricing Questions? Email groupsales@libraryjournal.com. COURSE FORMATThis is a fully self-paced, asynchronous online course consisting of 4 modules. Each module includes video instruction, slides, readings, and reflective exercises designed to connect concepts directly to your daily work.
EXPECTED TIME COMMITMENTEach module is designed to take approximately 3 hours to complete, for a total of 12 professional development hours. You may move through the course at your own pace and on your own schedule.
ALL THE DETAILSCollection development is only the beginning. In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of ongoing collection management: how to weed with confidence, repair materials worth keeping, and make strategic decisions about what stays, what goes, and what your community actually needs next. You'll also explore practical strategies for increasing circulation, so the work you've put into building your collection pays off in the hands of your patrons. This is the course that takes you from having a collection to having a collection that gets used.
ON-DEMAND ACCESSYou will have access to all course materials for six months from the material unlock date.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETIONComplete all modules to earn 12 professional development credit hours and a Library Journal certificate of completion. Certificates are emailed upon completion.
ACCESSIBILITYAll video recordings feature auto-captioning. If you require accommodations, please email course-support@libraryjournal.com upon registration and we will make our best efforts to support your needs.
SUPPORTFor technical or course-related support, please contact course-support@libraryjournal.com. |