Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2023 - Session 5.0

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Description: 

This six-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including:

  • The definition of collection assessment
  • Techniques and tools
  • Assessment of print and electronic collections
  • Project design and management

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the fundamental aspects of collection assessment
  • Understand the various collection assessment methods and tools, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Design and implement a collection assessment project
  • Perform a collection assessment of print resources
  • Complete a collection assessment of electronic resources

Who Should Attend:

This is a fundamentals course that will appeal to anyone interested in the topic with no previous experience.

Registration Deadline:

Registration for each course is limited to 20 people. For courses that are not sold out, online and fax registration ends at 12 noon CDT on the Monday before the course begins. Mailed registration forms must be postmarked by two Mondays prior to the course start date.

Core Code of Conduct:

Please review the Statement of Conduct before registering.

Tech Requirements:

A Moodle-developed site is composed of self-paced modules with facilitated interaction led by the instructors. There are predetermined start and end dates and a suggested pace which include interaction with the instructors and your classmates. Students regularly use the forum and chat room functions to facilitate their class participation. Section quizzes are offered and feedback given, however, there is no final class grade.

The course web site will be open for 1 week prior to the start date for students to have access to Moodle instructions and set their browser correctly. The course site will remain open 1 week after the end date for students to complete any sections and submit the course evaluation survey.

Credits:

Contact Hours - 24 hours

Core defines contact hours in line with the IACET standards on Continuing Education Units.

Certificates of completion are sent upon successful completion (passing score of 70% or higher) of the course.

Questions?

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 or email registration@ala.org.

If you are registering using a Purchase Order, please email registration@ala.org. Our registration department will send you an invoice for payment.

If you need a registration form, please email registration@ala.org. They will email you a PDF registration form.

For all other questions or comments related to this course, please contact Mia Blixt-Shehan, Core CE Assistant at mblixtshehan@ala.org.



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