Postgraduate Certificate in Collection Development

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Overview

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Learning outcomes

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Course content

1

Collection Development Policies and Procedures

2

Selection and Evaluation of Library Materials

3

Intellectual Freedom and Censorship

4

Budgeting and Funding for Collections

5

Digital Collections and Access

6

Collaboration and Networking in Collection Development

7

Collection Assessment and Weeding

8

Marketing and Promotion of Library Collections

9

Ethical Considerations in Collection Development

10

Emerging Trends in Collection Development

11

Selection and Acquisition Policies

12

Collection Assessment and Evaluation

13

Budgeting and Funding for Collections

14

Weeding and Deselection Processes

15

Digital and Electronic Collections

16

Vendor Relations and Negotiations

17

Intellectual Freedom and Censorship

18

Collection Development Trends and Issues

19

Collaboration and Outreach in Collection Development

20

Ethical Considerations in Selection and Acquisition.

Duration

The programme is available in two duration modes:
Fast track - 1 month
Standard mode - 2 months

Course fee

The fee for the programme is as follows:
Fast track - 1 month: GBP £149
Standard mode - 2 months: GBP £99

Career Path

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Key facts

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Why this course

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Frequently asked questions

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This course focuses on principles and best practices for building and managing library collections, with a focus on English language materials.

Showcase your achievement with a professional certificate upon successful course completion.