Collection Development Crash Course

Program Type:

Webinar Series
  • Registration is available for this event.
  • Registration will close on February 3, 2026 @ 12:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

*Please note that enrollment in learning events for FY 25-26 is contingent on available funding.

*Due to limited funding all library workers are limited to 2 course enrollments through CALL annually.

Four-session Webinar Series | Thursdays - February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1 pm

If you’re new to collection development, it can be intimidating. Responsibility for a library collection has many facets, from assessing the needs of your community to staying current. We’ve assembled a team of four collection development experts for this crash course webinar series, and they’ll take you through everything you need to get started.
 

This four-part event includes the following sessions (all sessions also available for individual purchase):

After participating in this event, you will:

  • Have a stronger understanding of how to get started with nonfiction collection development
  • Be equipped to stay up to date with nonfiction trends that can help you to keep a collection current
  • Gain the confidence to purchase books in subjects outside of your usual reading interests
  • Understand the foundational reasons for diversifying your collection and be able to reliably discover diverse materials 
  • Understand strategies for recommending works either actively or passively that go beyond your lived experience or the perceived lived experience of your community 
  • Recognize the importance of the book atmosphere and how libraries, publishers, reviewers, vendors, authors, bookstores and the public all work together
  • Understand the fundamentals of curating and maintaining collections for youth and teens
  • Have a list of resources to consult, including where to find reviews and other collection support tools.
  • Feel empowered to advocate for materials for youth and teens
  • Be able to articulate to internal and external stakeholders why weeding is as important as selection as part of a robust collection development plan
  • Be able to revitalize collections, increase circulation, enhance visibility of diverse materials, and highlight materials relevant to your communities with confidence
  • Be able to implement logical, rigorous weeding doctrines which will free areas for new collections, promote patron driven collection policies, and create additional space.

 

Presenter:

  • Julie Jurgens

  • Lila Denning

  • Stephanie Sendaula

  • Karen Toonen

 

CALL Training Partner for this Event: American Library Association

Track: Collection Development

Additional Information

Enrollment Statement

I understand that a space will be reserved for me in this learning opportunity at a cost to CALL, and if I am unable to attend this learning opportunity, I will cancel my enrollment as soon as possible and before the start date. 

Single Enrollment Disclaimer

I understand that I can register for only one course at a time (no concurrent courses). If I do not attend this course, I understand that I may forfeit the opportunity to enroll in additional CALL courses during this fiscal year.

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