Event Description

The Collection Development Policy (CDP) is a dynamic document that outlines collection building principles, strategies and guidelines for the purpose, content, growth and development of a library’s collections and information resources.
A CDP is a central document for any library. It is essential in guiding selection and deselection, future planning, continuity, and allocation of resources, as well as describing collection processes, limits, and scope clearly for stakeholders including library users, administrators, or funding bodies. In addition, CDPs form the basis for mutual understanding between libraries and open up potential for sharing and partnerships.
What do you know about CDPs? If you work in a library, do you have one? Is it up to date? How can it be used to support decisions about your collections?

In this webinar we hear from two experienced library practitioners about the basics of Collection Development Policies from the point of view of school and public libraries. Topics specifically covered will be:

• The differences between CDPs in independent schools, religious schools, and public schools, and the varied approaches in Public Libraries.
• The Stakeholders in the CDP process. 
• Effective management of material challenges
• Selection vs Censorship
• Weeding the collection 
• Reviewing/Updating your CDP

Presenters

Julie Barkman is currently Head Teacher, Library and Information Services at TAFE NSW, Sydney Region, Ultimo Campus. Julie commenced her TAFE teaching career in 1995 as a part-time casual teacher, progressing to a full-time position and then a Head Teacher position.

Julie’s library career commenced at Macquarie Regional Library, Dubbo as a library assistant. She worked and studied her BA Librarianship by distance education for 6 years. Julie pursued a specialisation working in children’s and young adult services and worked at Wyong and then Sutherland Shire Library Services managing children’s and young adult services for 9 years. During this time Julie was seconded to the SLNSW, Public Libraries Branch for 7 months as consultant for C&YA services. This involved training staff across NSW in all areas of children’s and YA services. 

Julie has been actively involved with ALIA on various committees and is currently a member of the ALIA Professional Pathways Advisory Board.

Catherine Barnes is a Teacher Librarian at Endeavour College, a Years 7-12 independent school in South Australia, and Lecturer in Library Management, Metadata and Cataloguing at the University of South Australia. She has qualifications and experiences in Information Management, Information Technology and Education, with a passion for enabling the next generation of information professionals to build diverse and inclusive libraries.

Through a broad experience in regional Australia, as well as medical, technology, theological, and vocational organisations, an awareness of engaging with communities for representation is a key aspect of her practice and teaching. As a current School Library Manager, Catherine is aware of the importance of effective information spaces for connection, belonging and growth.  

When

Wednesday, 19 July 2023   1:00pm - 2:00pm AEST                                                

Where

On Zoom - a link will be sent the day prior.

Please note this event will be recorded and available for attendees to view.

Cost

ALIA Members - FREE

Non-Members - $30

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