Collection Management

Collection management in a library is the process of selecting, acquiring, storing, and maintaining a library's collections. It involves the following: 

• Planning: Creating short-term and long-term plans for the collection, considering the needs of the community 

• Policy formation: Developing policies for the collection, such as why it exists and its values 

• Evaluation: Measuring the performance of the collection and using indicators to help with decision-making 

• Coordination: Working with other departments in the library, such as processing, reference, and circulation 

• Weeding: Removing old and unused materials from the collection