ALA Essentials for Library Workers: Collection Development

The collection is the core of the library—the physical and digital materials that the library possesses. In this presentation, Collection Development expert Robin Bradford will introduce you to the fundamental principles of collection development and the practices that make it work.

After viewing this session, learners will:

• Understand the definition of the library collection in its entirety.
• Understand the basic concepts of how a library collection is managed.

This training is included in the ALA Essentials for Library Workers: Full Training Suite.

About the ALA Essentials for Library Workers

If you work in a library—whether you’re a library director, a volunteer, a facilities manager, or a reference desk staffer—having a solid grasp of the fundamental concepts, principles, and ethics of library services is essential. All library staff must understand what it means to work for a library.

ALA Essentials for Library Workers is a new type of training for libraries—an orientation for all library employees that offers the ability to ensure consistent training in the principles of library services. This series features instructional sessions from ALA staff and library experts that are clear, concise, and applicable to any staff in any position.

The series consists of eight sessions which can be purchased as a bundle or bought separately in any combination. The materials can be accessed on ALA eLearning or exported for use on your library’s learning management system.

This series will offer an onboarding resource for those hiring new staff and a crucial refresher for long-term staff.

Group pricing available: