Collection Management

Determine the best methods of storing, preserving and developing library collections. Learn about document selection and delivery. Assess ejournals and online packages. Make decisions as to what types of material should be stored in which collection.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

explain the major current issues affecting the development and management of library collections, with particular reference to the Australian environment
apply the theory and methodology of making quantitative and qualitative measures of collections
explain the relationship between collection management and other areas of library operations
recommend and select appropriate material for addition to particular collections
assess alternative means of providing users with access to the information they require.

Topics covered

Topics
- Students will be provided with a list of topics in their Unit Outline
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Podcasting/Leacture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Web links

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-LIS100-Librarianship Concepts and Practice , or CUR-LIS110

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Collection development: written collection development policies, collection measurement and evaluation, cooperative collecting, selection procedure, selection aids, document delivery, alternative forms of publication and access, electronic periodicals, aggregation, licensing, consortia, open access archives, collection storage, weeding, preservation and conservation and censorship.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

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Assessments

Assignment 1 - Collection evaluation (30%)
Assignment 2 - Essay (30%)
Assignment 3 - Invigilated Exam (40%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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