Introduction to Collection Development (1/21/26)

Libraries have a responsibility to curate collections that are responsive to patrons’ needs. Providing materials for entertainment creates significant value for ravenous readers, viewers, and listeners as well. You should understand the concepts behind this fundamental philosophy regardless of your position.

Objectives
● Understand the philosophy of collection development
● Review collection development policies and how they affect ordering and deselection
● Learn how to make decisions about what you add or remove from a collection
● Review specific vendors and how to use them

Trainer: Cari Dubiel

Cari Dubiel is the Assistant Director at Twinsburg Public Library in Ohio. She has extensive experience in collection development, acquisitions, and technical services. Cari currently selects the library’s fiction collection and works directly with local and independent authors.