5 Topics
5 Days
25 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Collection Development Librarians
- Electronic Resources Librarians
- Acquisitions Librarians
- Library Directors
- Budget Officers
- Instruction Librarians
- Anyone involved in building library collections
Session Objectives
- Understand the evolving landscape of collection development in the digital age.
- Master various eBook acquisition models and their implications for libraries.
- Navigate the complexities of licensing digital resources, including streaming media.
- Identify, evaluate, and integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into collections.
- Develop effective collection development policies for digital resources.
- Understand budgeting and funding strategies for digital collections.
- Incorporate user needs assessment into digital collection development decisions.
About the Course
Navigate the evolving landscape of library collections with our comprehensive Collection Development in the Digital Age Training Course, focusing on the acquisition and management of eBooks, streaming media, and Open Educational Resources (OER). This program equips library professionals with the essential strategies and practical techniques to build and curate robust digital collections that meet the diverse needs of modern users while maximizing accessibility and affordability. Mastering digital collection development is increasingly vital for libraries seeking to provide equitable access to information, adapt to changing user preferences, and strategically leverage digital resources. Our library digital collection development training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable steps for building a thriving digital collection.
This Collection Development in the Digital Age training delves into key areas such as eBook acquisition models, licensing considerations for digital resources, streaming media management, the identification and integration of OER, collection development policies for digital resources, budgeting and funding strategies for digital collections, and user needs assessment for digital content. You will gain expertise in selecting, acquiring, and managing a diverse range of digital resources, understanding licensing complexities, leveraging OER to enhance affordability, and developing effective policies for digital collection growth. Whether you are a collection development librarian, electronic resources librarian, acquisitions specialist, or any library staff member involved in building library collections, this Collection Development in the Digital Age course will empower you to create and manage dynamic and user-centered digital collections.
Curriculum & Topics
5 Topics | 25 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
• Understanding the evolving landscape of collection development in the digital age.
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Workshop 1.2:
• Exploring the shift from print to digital resources and its impact on libraries.
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Workshop 1.3:
• Identifying key trends and challenges in acquiring and managing digital collections.
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Workshop 1.4:
• Understanding the unique characteristics of eBooks, streaming media, and OER.
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Workshop 1.5:
• Best practices for strategic digital collection development.
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Workshop 2.1:
• Mastering various eBook acquisition models and their implications for libraries.
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Workshop 2.2:
• Understanding perpetual access, subscription models, and patron-driven acquisition (PDA).
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Workshop 2.3:
• Managing eBook platforms, access, and usage statistics.
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Workshop 2.4:
• Addressing issues related to eBook lending, DRM, and accessibility.
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Workshop 2.5:
• Best practices for selecting and managing eBooks in library collections.
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Workshop 3.1:
Module 3: Licensing Digital Resources, Including Streaming Media
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Workshop 3.2:
• Understanding different types of licenses and their terms of use.
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Workshop 3.3:
• Negotiating license agreements with vendors and publishers.
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Workshop 3.4:
• Addressing copyright considerations and fair use in the digital environment.
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Workshop 3.5:
• Best practices for managing digital resource licenses effectively.
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Workshop 4.1:
• Identifying, evaluating, and integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) into collections.
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Workshop 4.2:
• Understanding the principles of open licensing and Creative Commons.
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Workshop 4.3:
• Locating and assessing the quality and relevance of OER.
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Workshop 4.4:
• Developing strategies for curating and promoting OER to users.
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Workshop 4.5:
• Best practices for leveraging OER to enhance affordability and access.
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Workshop 5.1:
• Developing effective collection development policies for digital resources.
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Workshop 5.2:
• Addressing selection criteria, deselection guidelines, and format preferences for digital materials.
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Workshop 5.3:
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into digital collection policies.
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Workshop 5.4:
• Regularly reviewing and updating digital collection development policies.
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Workshop 5.5:
• Best practices for creating clear and comprehensive digital collection policies.
