Master Collection Development & Management Training Course

Inspired By: Peggy Johnson's Fundamentals of collection development and management

Home
Our Categories
Secretarial and Administration Training Courses
Master Collection Development & Management Training Course

Download Brochure (PDF) Print PDF

Course Overview:

The course offers a complete and in-depth exploration of the critical elements of collection development and archive management. This course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of collection development, from historical overviews and theories of selection in archives to modern techniques and future trends in collection management. Participants will learn about organizational models in Archives, essential skills for collection management, and ethical issues surrounding collection development. The course also covers crucial topics such as Archive planning and policymaking, budgeting for collection development, developing Archive collections, and managing vendor relations, negotiations, and contracts. With a focus on practical applications, the course delves into weeding Archive collections, storage solutions, preservation, conservation, and ensuring collection protection and security. Additionally, participants will explore marketing strategies, Archive liaison activities, social media engagement, and advanced collection analysis tools. The training emphasizes collaborative collection development, resource sharing, bibliographic access, and cooperative collection management, making it an essential resource for Archive professionals looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this field.

Target Audience:

Librarians
Collection Development Managers
Archive Technicians
Archivists
Information Specialists
Archive Directors
Corporate Information Managers

Targeted Organizational Departments:

Archive and Information Services
Archives and Records Management
Corporate Archives
Academic Archives
Public Archives
Special Archives
Government Information Centers
Research and Development Archives

Targeted Industries:

Education
Government
Corporate Sector
Healthcare
Law
Non-profit Organizations
Research Institutions
Technology Firms

Course Offerings:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Develop and manage complete archive collections.
Understand the historical and theoretical foundations of collection development.
Implement effective selection and evaluation criteria.
Navigate organizational models and staffing responsibilities in Archives.
Address ethical issues in collection development and management.
Create and implement Archive planning and policymaking strategies.
Develop and manage Archive budgets.
Foster strong vendor relations and manage Archive contracts.
Conduct weeding, storage, preservation, and security of collections.
Market Archive collections and manage outreach activities.
Utilize social media for Archive engagement.
Apply advanced collection analysis tools and demonstrate value.
Collaborate in collection development and resource sharing.
Evaluate and improve collection management practices.

Training Methodology:

The course employs a variety of engaging training methodologies to ensure a complete learning experience. Participants will benefit from case studies that provide real-world examples of successful collection management practices. Group work and interactive sessions will encourage collaboration and the sharing of ideas among participants. Feedback sessions will provide personalized insights and guidance to enhance learning outcomes.

Course Toolbox:

complete workbooks
Extensive reading materials
Online resources and databases
Checklists and templates for collection management

Course Agenda:

Day 1: Introduction to Collection Development and Management

Topic 1: Introduction to Collection Development and Management
Topic 2: Components of Collection Development and Management
Topic 3: Historical Overview
Topic 4: Theories of Selection
Topic 5: Future of Collection Development and Management
Topic 6: Ethical Issues in Collection Development
Reflection & Review: Summary of key learnings and group discussion

Day 2: Organizational Models, Staffing, and Responsibilities

Topic 1: Organizational Models in Archives
Topic 2: Collection Management and Development Responsibilities
Topic 3: Assignment of Responsibilities
Topic 4: Skills and Competencies
Topic 5: Learning after School
Topic 6: Ethical Issues in Collection Development
Reflection & Review: Summary of key learnings and group discussion

Day 3: Planning, Policy, and Budgets

Topic 1: Planning in Archives
Topic 2: Planning Models
Topic 3: Environmental Scanning
Topic 4: Why Undertake Formal Planning?
Topic 5: Collection Development Policy Statements
Topic 6: Writing the Collection Development Policy Statement
Reflection & Review: Summary of key learnings and group discussion

Day 4: Developing Collections and Vendor Relations

Topic 1: Universe of Published Materials
Topic 2: The Selection Process
Topic 3: Vendor Relations in Archives
Topic 4: Archive Vendor Negotiation
Topic 5: Archive Contracts Management
Topic 6: Developing Archive Collections
Reflection & Review: Summary of key learnings and group discussion

Day 5: Managing Collections, Marketing, and Collaborative Development

Topic 1: Weeding Archive Collections
Topic 2: Archive Storage Solutions
Topic 3: Preservation and Conservation in Archives
Topic 4: Collection Protection and Security
Topic 5: Marketing Archive Collections
Topic 6: Archive Liaison Activities and Outreach
Reflection & Review: Summary of key learnings and final group discussion

How This Course is Different from Other Collection Development Courses:

The course stands out from other similar courses by offering a complete and practical approach to Archive collection management. Unlike other courses that may focus solely on theoretical aspects, this course integrates real-world case studies, interactive sessions, and hands-on activities to ensure participants gain practical skills and knowledge. The course covers a wide range of topics, including historical overviews, theories of selection, future trends, and ethical issues, providing a holistic understanding of collection development.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center