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Item Applying the Tiers of Assessment: A Holistic and Systematic Approach to Assessing Library Collections(Elsevier, 2014-11) Kelly, MadelineCollection assessment is a key component of collection development, budget allocation, and justification of library collections. Unfortunately, comprehensive collection assessment is daunting, subject to the weaknesses of individual tools and the overwhelming number of subject areas to assess. Few studies have attempted systematic assessment projects using multiple tools or methods, nor have many attempted to assess an entire collection subject-by-subject. This study implements an alternative to the single-tool model, combining multi-tool analysis with a systematic, subject-by-subject approach to the collection. The goal was to determine whether such a model of collection assessment was feasible in an academic library setting, providing usable data without overinvestment of manpower and resources. To this end, the method was tested in a pilot program at George Mason University (Mason), assessing three subjects at varying levels of depth. While there was concern that the methodology would prove too ambitious for full-scale implementation, the pilot yielded valuable, tangible results in a timely manner and provides a solid model for future assessment efforts at Mason and elsewhere.Item Creating a Popular Romance Collection in an Academic Library(International Association for the Study of Popular Romance, 2015-08-29) Sheehan, Sarah; Stevens, JenOver the past few decades, there has been a growing critical mass of scholarly interest in the study of popular romance fiction as a literary form in its own right. While much of the scholarship is available in academic libraries, few of the actual romance novels are. In response to curricular and faculty demand, two librarians decided to start a collection of popular romance novels at their academic library. This article discusses their rationale, methods, and process in creating the collection. Future directions and recommendations for other libraries are also given.Item Creating a Popular Romance Collection in an Academic Library, PCA Presentation(2015-10-19) Sheehan, SarahOver the past few decades, there has been a growing critical mass of scholarly interest in the study of popular romance fiction as a literary form in its own right. While much of the scholarship is available in academic libraries, few of the actual romance novels are. In response to curricular and faculty demand, two librarians decided to start a collection of popular romance novels at their academic library. This article discusses their rationale, methods, and process in creating the collection. Future directions and recommendations for other libraries are also given.Item Geospatial Data Catalogs: Approaches by Academic Libraries(Taylor & Francis, 2013-09-11) Kollen, Christine; Dietz, Cynthia; Suh, Joy; Lee, AngelaThe role of academic libraries in providing access to and preserving geographic information has seen considerable change. Some libraries are beginning to provide access to geospatial data using geospatial data catalogs and geospatial Web services. Academic libraries are interested in developing geospatial data catalogs, but this can be complicated. The technology is rapidly evolving and many have questions around what software to use and what staffing might be required. The American Library Association (ALA) Map and Geospatial Information Round Table (MAGIRT) Geographic Technologies Committee established the Spatial Data Subcommittee in September 2010 to investigate spatial data catalogs and provide recommendations to MAGIRT on technology, staffing needs, and similar issues needed to develop a spatial data catalog. The subcommittee conducted interviews with eleven geospatial data catalog managers at academic libraries that yielded findings showing the diversity of implementation and prioritization. Guidance is provided that will help academic libraries determine what the best approach is for their situation and needs on their campus.Item Revising Academic Library Governance Handbooks.(In the Library with the Lead Pipe, 2015-07-01) Stevens, Jen; Calcagno, Theresa; Holland, Claudia C.; Putnam, NathanRegardless of our status (tenure track, non-tenure track, staff, and/or union), academic librarians at colleges and universities may use a handbook or similar document as a framework for self-governance. These handbooks typically cover rank descriptions, promotion requirements, and grievance rights, among other topics. Unlike employee handbooks used in the corporate world, these documents may be written and maintained by academic librarians themselves1. In 2010, a group of academic librarians at George Mason University was charged with revising our Librarians' Handbook. Given the dearth of literature about academic librarians' handbooks and their revision, we anticipate our library colleagues in similar situations will benefit from our experience and recommendations.