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Library Collection Development

Learn to select, acquire, and manage diverse resources, aligning collections with community needs and evolving information trends for policy implementation
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Acquisition Planning

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Selection Criteria

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Weeding Policies

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Budget Management

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Emily Patel
GB · Course completed

I thoroughly enjoyed the 'Library Collection Development' course at Stanmore School of Business. As a librarian, I was looking to enhance my skills in collection development, and this course exceeded my expectations. The course materials were of high quality, relevant, and up-to-date, covering topics such as collection assessment, policy development, and community engagement. I particularly appreciated the practical examples and case studies, which helped me apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. The course has enabled me to develop a more strategic approach to collection development, and I'm confident that my new skills will benefit my library and its users.

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Rohan Jensen
US · Course completed

I took the 'Library Collection Development' course to gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices involved in building and maintaining a library collection. The course content was comprehensive and well-structured, with a good balance of theoretical and practical aspects. I found the modules on collection analysis and budgeting to be particularly useful, as they provided me with a framework for evaluating and improving our library's collection. The course materials were also very relevant, with many examples and scenarios that resonated with my own experiences as a librarian. Overall, I'm satisfied with the course and feel that it has helped me achieve my learning goals.

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Ava Wong
AU · Course completed

Wow, just wow! The 'Library Collection Development' course at Stanmore School of Business was absolutely fantastic! I was a bit skeptical at first, but the course completely won me over with its engaging content, interactive discussions, and supportive instructors. I gained so much practical knowledge and skills, from learning how to conduct a collection assessment to developing a collection development policy. The course materials were top-notch, with lots of real-world examples and case studies that made the concepts come alive. I feel like I can now tackle any collection development challenge that comes my way, and I'm excited to apply my new skills in my library. Thanks, Stanmore, for an amazing learning experience!

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Liam Chen
CA · Course completed

The 'Library Collection Development' course at Stanmore School of Business provided me with a detailed understanding of the complexities involved in developing and maintaining a library collection. The course content was thorough and well-researched, covering topics such as collection evaluation, diversity and inclusion, and community engagement. I appreciated the emphasis on evidence-based practice and the use of data to inform collection development decisions. The course materials were also of high quality, with many useful templates, worksheets, and examples that I can apply in my own library. One area for improvement could be the discussion forums, which sometimes felt a bit slow to respond. Nevertheless, I'm overall satisfied with the course and feel that it has helped me achieve my learning goals.





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