This presentation will outline art-related collections assessment methods at three different institutions: a private museum reference library, a large public research university branch library, and a public museum reference library. Major similarities, differences, and implications will be explored, concluding with a critical reflection on three…[Read more]

At a large academic library a demand driven acquisition program for print materials was adopted to improve discovery while compensating for approval plan reductions. This presentation will highlight a librarian’s quest to better understand the actual materials purchased through the program and those requests not fulfilled. By assessing several…[Read more]

The experience of implementing assessment strategies for the electronic resource collection at a small academic institution. Strategies included creating e-resource specific policies, the merits of using database usage for decision making, and alternative acquisition models like investing in open access. Presented as part of the “Transformative…[Read more]

This talk explores the findings of an ongoing diversity assessment in the arts collection of Virginia Commonwealth University. Using various strategies, this project aims to make assessment accessible to all collections and uncover areas where advocacy with publishers and distributors is imperative. Exploring a range from a high-level…[Read more]