NISO Apr 29 Virtual Conference: ‘Good Enough’: Applying a Holistic Approach for Practical, Systematic Collection Assessment Madeline Kelly, Head of Collection Development, University Libraries, George Mason University
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‘Good Enough’: Applying a Holistic Approach for Practical, Systematic Collection Assessment
Madeline Kelly, Head of Collection Development, University Libraries, George Mason University
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NISO Apr 29 Virtual Conference: ‘Good Enough’: Applying a Holistic Approach for Practical, Systematic Collection Assessment Madeline Kelly, Head of Collection Development, University Libraries, George Mason University
1. ‘Good Enough’
Applying a Holistic Approach for Practical,
Systematic Collection Assessment
Madeline Kelly
Head, Collection Development
George Mason University Libraries
32. Results @ Mason
Seven complete, three in progress
Reasonable amount of staff time
Acceptable pace
33. Results @ Mason
Seven complete, three in progress
Reasonable amount of staff time
Acceptable pace
Concise final reports
34. Results @ Mason
Seven complete, three in progress
Reasonable amount of staff time
Acceptable pace
Lots of usable data
Concise final reports
35. Results @ Mason
Seven complete, three in progress
Reasonable amount of staff time
Acceptable pace
Lots of usable data
Gradually accumulating results
Concise final reports
36. Results @ Mason
Seven complete, three in progress
Reasonable amount of staff time
Acceptable pace
Lots of usable data
Gradually accumulating results
Success in revising procedures
Concise final reports
37. Results @ Mason
Seven complete, three in progress
Reasonable amount of staff time
Acceptable pace
Lots of usable data
Gradually accumulating results
Success in revising procedures
Accommodates turnover
Concise final reports
40. Barriers Revisited
STAFF TIME
TURNOVER TOOLS
SCOPE
Requires 1 FTE
Low burden on
subject librarians
Statistical
expertise not
required
Completed 3
during pilot year
On track to
complete 10 in
second year
Pace accelerating
41. Barriers Revisited
STAFF TIME
TURNOVER TOOLS
SCOPE
Requires 1 FTE
Low burden on
subject librarians
Statistical
expertise not
required
Completed 3
during pilot year
On track to
complete 10 in
second year
Pace accelerating
Multiple tools
allow for
“triangulation”
Problematic tools
can be dropped
42. Barriers Revisited
STAFF TIME
TURNOVER TOOLS
SCOPE
Requires 1 FTE
Low burden on
subject librarians
Statistical
expertise not
required
Completed 3
during pilot year
On track to
complete 10 in
second year
Pace accelerating
Assessment
Manual complete
Replaced full-time
staff with
Graduate Assistant
successfully
Multiple tools
allow for
“triangulation”
Problematic tools
can be dropped
43. Barriers Revisited
STAFF TIME
TURNOVER TOOLS
SCOPE
Requires 1 FTE
Low burden on
subject librarians
Statistical
expertise not
required
Completed 3
during pilot year
On track to
complete 10 in
second year
Pace accelerating
Assessment
Manual complete
Replaced full-time
staff with
Graduate Assistant
successfully
Multiple tools
allow for
“triangulation”
Problematic tools
can be dropped
Each subject is a
manageable chunk
Key subject areas can be
prioritized
Goals can be adjusted
over time
No pressure for each
tool to be perfect
46. Bottom Line
There are still adjustments
we want to make
but the methodology
allows for that
47. Bottom Line
There are still adjustments
we want to make
but the methodology
allows for that
and we are getting in the
habit of viewing our
collections more critically.
48. Thank you!
I’m happy to answer any
questions now or via e-mail.
I’m also happy to share portions
of our methodology, templates,
and documentation with those
who are interested in the
holistic approach.