Abstract To determine the usefulness of narrative films for academic library collections we examined faculty use of narrative films through course reserve and purchase requests. We found that narrative films were used by faculty in teaching a wide variety of subjects and identified the curricular areas most used. Our findings are a case study directly related to our collection development but can be

Abstract Library staff at the Vasche Library at California State University, Stanislaus used innovative collection development methods to identify potential acquisitions for the Vasche Library’s Modern Assyrian Heritage Collection. They worked with a faculty subject expert and the donor, who provided the startup funds for the collection, to search the OPACs of university libraries that had substantial

Abstract The usage of streaming videos at The Ohio State University is examined, focusing on the University Libraries’ multi-subject vendors Alexander Street, Films on Demand, and Kanopy. Videos with at least one view per month (amount viewed not considered) are examined and assigned disciplines (Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, or Multi) and subjects (one out of over 100 options). The

Abstract This study aims to find out EBSCO’s content discoverability rate by Ex Libris’ Central Discovery Index (CDI), under the circumstance that Ex Libris/ProQuest and EBSCO do not share index data with each other. In early 2022, 512 random sample articles were collected from two EBSCO databases, Academic Search Complete and CINAHL. They were searched in Primo by title. 492 (96.09%) EBSCO samples

Abstract Libraries recognize the necessity to continuously evaluate how well the collection supports the mission, goals, and priorities of the parent institution. This paper shares the results of the local citation analysis on engineering faculty research output from 2015 to 2019 conducted at De La Salle University. Scopus was used to harvest the documents published by the faculty as well as the list

Abstract This study examined problems associated with unregulated access to Indigenous music materials in the public domain, utilizing the HathiTrust Digital Library as a case study. It focused on music materials and employed content analysis, and descriptive statistics as major methodological instruments. This study revealed the presence of musical notation as a primary condition rendering materials

Abstract Many academic libraries have historically limited textbook purchases. Given recent calls to support expanded online education programs and textbook affordability initiatives, however, many academic libraries have changed course to invest considerable amounts of money to license electronic books (e-books) that are assigned in courses. This study explores the value of these materials by leveraging

(2022). Editorial Note. Collection Management: Vol. 47, Special Issue on Children’s and Young Adult Literature Collections in Academic Libraries: Part II; Guest Editor: Elaine Hirsch, pp. 85-86.

Abstract This paper describes findings of a research project conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Library System to uncover processes used by early career researchers in the life sciences and engineering to locate information during the discovery phase and the role that social media and library-subscribed A&I databases play.

Abstract This literature review continues work done by Phyllis O’Connor in 1994. This review examines the literature surrounding library storage between the years 1995-2021 in order to identify trends, themes, and ideas that have emerged in the intervening years, as well as confirms themes and ideas that remain the same. Some of these themes include a deeper focus on metadata, collection maintenance

(2022). Editorial Note. Collection Management: Vol. 47, No. 1, pp. 1-1.

Abstract Libraries of all sizes are daunted by taking on a major collection review project, especially conducting the process in an efficient manner. This case study discusses a medium-sized government library’s successful data-driven weeding project. It explains how we planned the project, established goals, and created and executed workflows, all while considering the unique characteristics of our

Abstract This study investigates the use of print titles purchased on approval and how quickly they become available as ebooks. Using this information, we explore the potential impact on patrons if the library was to move to a demand driven acquisitions process for print books. We found that at our library, the low overall usage of print titles received on approval indicates that patrons would be minimally

Abstract The enactment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in 1990 marked a turning point for the stewardship and preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage materials. In the past 30 years, themes in library and archival collection literature have also shifted to emphasize decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This article provides an overview of scholarship

Abstract This paper presents an analysis of decision-making in the context of judgment-based (subjective) deselection using decision theory concepts developed by Daniel Kahneman in collaboration with others. Judgment-based deselection is considered from multiple perspectives using this approach. Situating the deselection context within loss aversion, status quo bias, and the endowment effect (products

Abstract The Children’s and Young Adult Literature Collection at Michigan State University is more than five years old and was born out of a need to support the teacher education curriculum. The collection focuses on award-winning books as well as those with a diverse aspect either in author, character, and/or subject. The collection was started in collaboration with faculty in the College of Education’s

Abstract Like many academic librarians, St. Norbert College collection librarians have been trying to find the right configuration of e-book acquisition strategies to meet our users’ needs. Since 2017, St. Norbert’s strategy had been a combination of a subscription to a large vendor package, multiple evidence-based acquisition (EBA) programs, and one-time orders of e-books purchased as a part of faculty

Abstract This quantitative longitudinal study cross-analyzes a shared print repository’s periodical supplement records against physical copies to determine the accuracy of bibliographic representation for bound supplements. The authors relate the study’s findings to collection managers and library administrators by highlighting prominent issues discovered, and by discussing the challenges this descriptive

Abstract Donors are important contributors to collection development in GLAM institutions, yet interactions and communications around policy and procedures with donors are under researched. Using a case study research design to investigate donor relationships nine participants from five New Zealand GLAM institutions were selected for interview. Participants were found to value their trust-based donor

Abstract This qualitative action research study investigated the influence that participating in a book tasting had on Pre K-4 pre-service teachers in their social studies methods course. The findings indicated that book tasting helped pre-service teachers to conceptualize what a text set is, learn how to create one using library resources, and incorporate quality children’s literature successfully

Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine how diverse the academic children’s library picture book collection is at San Diego State University Library and how well it represents the members of the community who use it. Using the results of a Diverse BookFinder’s Collection Analysis Tool (DBF CAT) report, the researcher compares ethnic group representation in a library’s holdings to local patron

Abstract When evaluating subscription-based databases, academic librarians primarily rely on cost-per-use statistics to guide their decision-making. Although this metric is useful, it does not provide a complete picture of a resource’s value to the institution. To adopt a more holistic approach, the University of Mary Washington implemented an evaluation grid, which was used to assess 61 products the

Abstract An education librarian and faculty member collaborated on research grants to study teacher education student’s experiences with diverse books and to develop library collections. This study explores the development of internally grant-funded linguistically and culturally sustaining children’s book collections and assesses the impact of the grants with a model that analyzes research guide use

Abstract Many academic libraries make streaming video content available to their users on the Kanopy platform. This article explores how libraries have approached Kanopy’s various access models, of which the most common are a patron driven acquisition (PDA) access model and a mediated access model. The author examines her institution’s switch in models in light of budgetary concerns and concludes that

(2021). Editorial Note. Collection Management: Vol. 46, Special Issue on Children’s and Young Adult Literature Collections in Academic Libraries; Guest Editor: Elaine Hirsch, pp. 171-173.

Abstract In response to varied needs from Education students, faculty and researchers, UBC librarians and library students repurposed problematic books from Indigenous children’s literature collections into Critical Literacy Kits. By repackaging these problematic books, along with librarian-created learning materials and activity guides, these kits mediate access to problematic books and become a new

Abstract The percentage of English Language Learners (ELLs) has grown in public schools across the United States in recent decades. Curriculum materials libraries associated with teacher education programs must modify their collections to better prepare teachers for work in these increasingly diverse preschool to twelfth grade (P-12) schools. This article describes how librarians at a research institution

Abstract Children’s and Young Adult books are an anomaly in many academic libraries and their presence is often overlooked or ignored. In particular, the dust jackets and other paratextual elements are often considered to be ephemeral and not worth preserving for the long term. However, a growing body of research based in the work of Gerard Genette’s theories about paratext show that these elements

Abstract Young adult literature in academic libraries can serve as an introduction to diverse cultures for white, middle-class students who may not have been exposed to diverse communities before attending university. At the University of Evansville, young adult literature has been a recent addition to the collection. The collection policy was altered to include material that would appeal to a more

Abstract This study assesses the content and usage of juvenile materials acquired via three acquisition methods by a research-intensive university library. The primary method of acquiring juvenile materials is an awards-based approval plan. Subject librarian selections and purchase suggestions from faculty, staff, and students are also used to acquire juvenile materials. Using acquisition reports,

Abstract This case study focuses on the Education Library’s plan to diversify its children’s and young adult literature collection. After a large renovation, the author created a collection development plan for this collection with the goal to create a diverse and inclusive collection. This article will detail the process of creating the plan and the beginning of implementation. Phase 1 focused on

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has made librarians responsible for children’s book collections in academic libraries acutely aware of the need to acquire children’s and young adult materials in electronic formats. This research project compared the availability of 1,600 award-winning and professionally-recognized PreK–12 titles within the e-book platforms of EBSCO, Follett, Hoopla, Mackin, Overdrive

(2021). Editorial Note. Collection Management: Vol. 46, No. 2, pp. 79-79.

Abstract Lauded for providing equitable access to rare and unique materials that previously required significant resources to view, microfilm collections quickly became an intrinsic part of any academic library collection development program. Their popularity as use copies for archival material, for space conservation, and perceived durability lasted into the opening decade of the 21st century; entire

Abstract Traditional literature (including folk tales, fairy tales, and fables) is valued in academic children's literature collections for its value in both direct use (real or hypothetical) with children and the historical, cultural, and anthropological study of folklore. The “timeless” feel of these works, along with their distinctively liminal place between fiction and nonfiction, can lead them

Abstract Kansas State University possesses a collection of juvenile literature to aid Education and English Department programs. K-State is also the university with the largest military population in the state. It was discovered that several famous children’s authors were military veterans. Building upon this research, over 160 children’s authors who served in the military were identified. K-State

Abstract This is a brief literature review of how librarians and teachers have documented the portrayal of diversity in children’s books to illuminate how books shape children’s opinions about themselves, one another, and the world. It covers historical and contemporary sources including those discussing the work of librarian Charlemae Hill Rollins and Pura Belpré.

Abstract PreK-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) books are vital resources for student teachers in college-level Education programs. This study takes a best-case scenario approach by exploring the holdings of recent Outstanding Science Trade Books (Books identified by the National Science Teaching Association annually for K-12 students.) at twenty academic libraries. Even among

Abstract The Sonoma State University Library’s children's book collection is under-utilized by students in the School of Education, the primary intended audience, which prompted the Library to assess the role of this collection in the University setting. In an effort to learn more about the information-seeking needs and practices of students in the School of Education, the Education Liaison Librarian

Abstract This case study details the techniques, strategies, and workflow used by Sam Houston State University’s (SHSU) Newton Gresham Library in preparing materials to submit and claim with the Texas A&M University System Joint Library Facility (JLF). The article provides an overview of JLF history and operations, and details the critical factors leading to SHSU removing large numbers of print materials

Abstract Not all academic librarians who oversee children’s collections for pre-service teachers have backgrounds in K-12 education. To develop a robust collection, the St. Cloud State University library reached out to an assistant professor in the Department of Teacher Development to help weed their children’s literature collection and recommend new titles because of their dual expertise with both

Abstract Academic libraries serving education students have an obligation to provide exceptional offerings of current, decolonized, diverse, and inclusive children’s literature, while also providing examples of historical juvenile writings to critique and compare. The first step is to update the juvenile collection policy to reflect decolonized changes by determining guidelines and parameters for which

Abstract Children's literature collections in academic libraries present a unique opportunity for librarians to develop engaging outreach programs for students, faculty, and community members. The Curriculum Resource Center at Bowling Green State University's Wm. T. Jerome Library has developed several popular events that both promote the collection and the central mission of creating a culture of

(2021). Editorial Note. Collection Management: Vol. 46, No. 1, pp. 1-2.

Abstract This study investigates the relationship between librarians’ purchases and the actual preferences of library patrons based on usage. Using ten years of purchase history, we reviewed how print and ebook preferences have changed over time and what role, if any, discipline plays in format preferences. This information will be used to help subject librarians across various disciplines to make

Abstract This study analyzes citations from The International Journal of Business Communication to reveal characteristics of the interdisciplinarity of the field of business communication and provide insight and guidance for collection development in this area. A list of most cited journals and books is provided. Subject analysis is included to determine discipline distribution, and collection development

Abstract Over the past two decades the availability of eBooks to library users has increased exponentially despite continued financial challenges. In this study, four librarians examined eBook and print book usage to determine the best way to allocate collection funds. After determining which subjects were being used, the researchers surveyed students across all campuses and sites to discover the users’

A physical inventory of the open stacks collection at Indiana University was conducted to determine the rate of error in the corresponding bibliographic records. The inventory was started to addres...

Building on previous research, the author describes the mixed-methods approach, using tools familiar to most academic librarians, utilized to create a list of journal titles for possible inclusion ...

Abstract Significant cuts to the collections budget and a fire in the main library at Kansas State University transitioned the Libraries toward an increased focus upon electronic resources management. As electronic resource discovery continues to be hampered by market competition between Ex Libris and EBSCO library vendors, difficulties were identified in obtaining accurate usage statistics for resource

First, we want to welcome several librarians to the Collection Management Editorial Board: Jennifer A. Maddox Abbott (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), Mark England (University of Utah), Adam H. Lisbon (University of Colorado Boulder), Seth Porter (Princeton University) and Simona Tabacaru (Texas A&M University). They bring a wealth of experiences in various aspects of collection development

Abstract This paper reports on a study to assess the Orbis Cascade Alliance’s print collection for material supporting the Black experience. It covers descriptions of general methods used for collection assessment as well as those used to assess the Alliance including Brief Tests, List Checking, and Comparison Studies. Each method is described with its strengths and weaknesses as well as their application

Abstract In this citation analysis the author analyzes the primary information sources and resources used in the final scholarly output of the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton Universities MPA/MPP curriculum, the Policy Workshop Reports, which are analyzed for their scholarly significance. The evidence gained from this analysis will be of assistance to the Princeton University Library and the Donald

Abstract The aim of this study is to discuss the importance of understanding international copyright laws as it relates to the digitization of records created in different countries and operating under different laws. It will also present empirical research findings on compliance with the principles of copyright- related to the digitization of the African National Congress Archives, such as, the international

Abstract Culturally responsive librarians must provide high-quality children’s literature featuring characters of color via multiple formats, including audiobooks. This study examined the accessibility of audio versions of award-winning children’s novels in U.S. public libraries. Chi-Square analyses were used to determine whether offerings in six locales were distributed proportionally using a significance

Abstract This paper provides a methodology to study the characteristics of the research output from a university department. The faculty publications and their cited references over a 10-year period were used as the basis for this study to identify their publishing patterns and the types of material they are publishing; a core set of journals and other resources they are publishing in and citing over

Abstract This study is a diversity audit of play script orders during FY2011 and FY2019 to determine if University of California, Irvine Libraries’ orders had shifted to reflect the increased demand for diverse playwrights. The audit also examined the larger publishing landscape for play scripts during these specific years to determine if plays by diverse playwrights were being published and available

Abstract This study shares the results of a citation analysis performed on the publications of the faculty of the College of Business at a large public university in the southern United States for the years 2014–2018. The study examined articles produced by the faculty over the last five years, as well as their cited references and citing articles, in an attempt to establish a list of core journals

Abstract Academic library collections have been built and shaped by a focus on dominant voices and perspectives. In order for collections to reflect the value librarianship places on diversity as well as represent multiple perspectives and serve users of diverse backgrounds and identities, collections need to be assessed for coverage of content related to diversity. This article discusses the challenges

The library profession has worked on issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion for a long time, mostly from a workforce or a service perspective. However more recently extensive assessment of library collections has focused on diversity and inclusion. As a profession we are now working on providing metadata to make content accessible that focuses on diversity and inclusion, and we are also