A Large-Scale Collection Review with Faculty Collaboration: A Comprehensive View

Authors

  • David Burke Villanova University
  • Jeehyun Yun Davis Villanova University
  • Christopher Hallberg Villanova University
  • Sarah Wingo Villanova University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.65n1.14-22

Keywords:

collection review, faculty collection review, subject librarians, catalog, collection management, academic libraries, university libraries, deselection project, GreenGlass

Abstract

Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library developed a multiyear comprehensive and strategic collection review of print monographs. In this paper, the authors focus on the operational components of the project, such as generating potential deselection lists with GreenGlass, convening working groups to plan the project, developing strategies for faculty outreach and faculty collection review, and analyzing deselection and retention data. The authors share decision-making processes as well as lessons learned that were involved in the project design and implementation phases throughout the extensive collection review project.

Author Biography

David Burke, Villanova University

David Burke (david.burke@villanova.edu) is a Metadata Librarian at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University. Jeehyun Yun Davis (jeehyun.davis@villanova.edu) is the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Stewardship at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University. Christopher Hallberg (christopher.hallberg@villanova.edu) is a Library Technology Developer at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University. Sarah Wingo (sarah.wingo@villanova.edu) is the Librarian for English Literature, Theatre, and Romance Languages and Literature at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University.

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Published

2021-03-10

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 1 (2021): January

Section

Notes on Operations

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