ILS 250 - Collection Development

3 CR

This course examines how libraries build and maintain collections to meet user needs for libraries and information centers. It also teaches practical skills for selecting information resources appropriate for given audiences. Topics include the principles and practices for the selection of materials, needs assessment, collection evaluation, collection policies, producers of materials, government information, fiscal management, weeding, budgeting and censorship.

Prerequisite(s): ILS 100.