Public Library Collections That Get Used
Foundations of Collection Management and Circulation
 |
Course Details Registration deadline April 9, 2027.
 4 Self-Paced Course Modules
 12 Credit Hours
 Recommended for public library workers.
 $299 | Save with 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.
|