From Audit to Action: Authentic Representation in Library Collections

Learn how to shift from reactive diversity audits to proactive selection practices using the Representation Screening Tool, a framework for evaluating authentic representation before purchase.
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Topic Tags: Collection Management | Collections | Public School | School Libraries
LiFT: Weeding the Collection

Overview:In this course, you’ll learn why and how libraries weed …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Collection Management | Weeding
LiFT: Collection Assessment

Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries conduct ongoing collection …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Collection Assessment | Collection Management
LiFT: Organizing and Maintaining a Collection

Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries organize their physical …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Collection Maintenance | Collection Management
LiFT: Introduction to Collection Policies

Overview:In the second course of the LiFT Collection Management series, you’ll learn …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Collection Management | Collections Policy
LiFT: Selection and Acquisitions

Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries select and acquire …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Acquisitions | Collection Management | Selection
LiFT: Introduction to Library Collections
Overview:In the first course of the LiFT Collection Management series, you’ll learn …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Collection Management
Talking Teen Services: The Importance of Alternative Literacy – What is it and why is it important to implement in our libraries, classrooms and lives

Alternative Literacy is the process of teaching children and young …
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Topic Tags: Collection Management | Graphic novels | Services and Programming | Tabletop Role-Playing Games | Talking Teen Services | Video games
Early Childhood Services Modules: The collection

Library Learning Online developed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Children's Services | Collection Management
WebJunction: Weeding the Collection

The information in this course is relevant to all types …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Collection Management | Weeding
Colorado State Library Collections Standards

The community will consistently have relevant, accurate, and current information …
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Topic Tags: Collection Management | State Library Standards
Merchandising Your Collection

Library Journal article detailing how to showcase your collection.
Category: Article
Topic Tags: Collection Management | Merchandising
The Art of Weeding

Library Journal has a great article covering various considerations when …
Category: Article
Topic Tags: Collection Management | Weeding
ABLE 8: Introduction to MARC Cataloging self-paced module
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Cataloging | Collection Management | MARC
ABLE 7: Introduction to Dewey Classification self-paced module
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Cataloging | Collection Management | Dewey
ABLE 6: Introduction to Subject Headings
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Cataloging | Collection Management | Subject Headings
ABLE 5: Introduction to Technical Services and Catalog Records
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Cataloging | Collection Management | Technical Services
A Simple Book Repair Manual

Need to repair a book in your collection? The Dartmouth …
Category: Website
Topic Tags: Book Repair | Collection Management
RDA Series Webinars

The ALA Association for Library Collections & Technical Services has …
Category: Website
Topic Tags: Cataloging | Collection Management | RDA
Supporting Developing Readers at the Library: Collection Development for K-3rd Graders

View the archive Learn how the Children’s Librarians at Denver …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Collection Management
Radical Cataloging: Using alternative subject headings locally to promote inclusiveness and diversity

View the archive Catalogers Sol López and Laura Wright from …
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Topic Tags: Collection Management | Subject Headings
Curating your Best Collection

View the archive When the Denver Public Library implemented Floating …
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Topic Tags: Collection Management
Collection Management Data: Quick and Easy

View the archive Whether you work in a public or …
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Topic Tags: Collection Management
SABLE 5: Promoting the Collection

The The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Cataloging | Collection Management | Merchandising | Reader's Advisory