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This guide is for Collection Development, Management, and Creating Assessments

Chair, Collection Management and Development Group

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Jodi Poe
Contact:
8th Floor
Houston Cole Library
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Rd N
Jacksonville, AL 36265
256-782-8103
256-782-5872
jpoe@jsu.edu
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Welcome

Welcome to the Houston Cole Library Guide for Collection Development and Management! 

Purpose of Collection Assessment

  • Gives an overall view of your collection
  • Helps to justify expenditures
  • Enhances the school’s academic curriculum
  • Functions as a means of support for accreditation
  • Aids in collection development

When Will Assessments Be Complete?

Collections will be assessed every 5 years (or upon request by the Department, School, or Administration), except those that do not offer a degree. Those collections that are tied to non-degree awarding subjects will be assessed every 10 years or upon request.

The Chair of the Collection Management and Development Group will send out a list of assessments that will be due each year.

Assessments Due This Year

  • Anthropology (Due November 7, 2022)
  • Biological Sciences (Due November 7, 2022)
  • Business & Economics (Due December 5, 2022)
  • Family & Consumer Sciences (Due February 6, 2023)
  • Drama & Performing Arts (Due March 6, 2023)
  • American Literature (Due April 3, 2023)

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