Webinar: Show Me the Data – Collection Evaluation in Libraries

June 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am EDT

Webinar Description:

Maximizing patrons’ use of your library collection means knowing what they are – and are not – borrowing. Collection evaluation is key, but it is definitely not a “one and done” process. Evaluating collections means looking at popularity, diversity, gaps, people, and using the collection life cycle to know when and what staff is looking at for assessment. Participants will learn about different methods of collection evaluation and how to use these tools to create a robust and manageable collection.

After this webinar, attendees will be able to:

About the Presenter:

 Kristi Chadwick is the Director at Ballston Community Public Library in Burnt Hills, NY. She spent the last two decades working for Massachusetts libraries, most recently as a consultant for the Massachusetts Library System. Kristi is also adjunct faculty for Simmons University School of Library Information and Science, teaching collection management, and is a Library Journal Science Fiction & Fantasy columnist.

Live captioning will be provided.

This webinar will be recorded and a recording will be shared with all registrants afterward.

Register via Zoom

**All participants will have the option to request a certificate of attendance for one contact hour.**

All CLRC events are open to CLRC members and members of the Empire State Library Network.

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