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ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Collection Assessment
Session 2: May 15 - June 23, 2017
This six-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including:
the definition of collection assessment,
techniques and tools,
assessment of print and electronic collections, and
project design and management.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
describe the fundamental aspects of collection assessment
understand the various collection assessment methods and tools, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis
design and implement a collection assessment project
perform a collection assessment of print resources
complete a collection assessment of electronic resources
Instructors:
Ginger Williams, Head of Acquisitions, Texas State University - San Marcos
Alison M. Armstrong, Collection Management Librarian, Radford University
Teresa Negrucci, Resource Acquisition and Management Librarian, Brown University
Miranda Bennett, Head of Liaison Services for Collections & Research Support, University of Houston
Registration Fees: $139 ALCTS Member and $169 Non-member
For additional details, registration links, and contact information see: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/fca/ol_templ
For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration@ala.org. For all other questions or comments related to web courses, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or alctsce@ala.org.
*Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee.*
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