The Overhaul of Collection Evaluation

Beth Avery & Karen HarkerUNT Libraries

WHO, WHAT, WHEN

• Who: UNT Collection Development Department with the Liaisons

• What: Expand Collection assessment beyond the bounds of accreditation reviews.

• When: From 2102 to now

WHY

• Old method was inadequate–Too simplistic–Not firmly connected with academic

goals–Limited in its context–Minimalistic

WHAT WAS MISSING?

• Trends• Comparisons• Details• Connections to requirements

HOW

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HOW

• Lit Review• Developed schedule• Selected most useful measures and methods• Evaluated peer comparison tools• Flow chart• Got buy-in

OUR PROCESS

• Request to subject liaison from department

• Meet with department • Gather lots of data • Make comparisons

THE REPORT

• Longitudinal trends • Peer comparisons • Lists of key resources • Details about Liaison & the Libraries • Strengths & Gaps

QUESTIONS??