Collection Management For Beginners: What I Did Not Learn In Library School

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

5-18-2023

School

Library and Information Science

Abstract

It's true that library school provides a valuable foundation to prepare one for work experience; however, certain lessons can only be learned on the job - often at the most inopportune moments. This presentation will explore collection management lessons learned - at rapid speed - following the retirement of the Collection Management Librarian after 35 years at the University of Southern Mississippi. Topics covered include negotiating licensing agreements, working with procurement and legal, managing budgets and identifying budget savings, and working with university departments, library liaisons, and vendors to get the job done.

Publication Title

Ohio Valley Group fo Technical Services Librarians (OVGTSL) 2023

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