Buy (Better) Books: A Collection Development Primer (Part 1: Purchasing Fiction)

Iowa librarians – search for this course on IA Learns for CE Credit: https://lsglm700.learnsoft.com/LSGLM/...

The first installment of this series will guide you through what to look for when expanding your Adult Fiction collection. What awards should you keep an eye on? How do you know what has the best chance of circulating in your community? What’s up with all the genres and subgenres? You’ll leave with lots of practical tips to make sure you’re watching the right sources and buying the best books.

Buy (Better) Books is a four-part series from the State Library of Iowa designed to help you improve your collection development skills. We’ll dig into best practices for purchasing for all parts of your adult collection and promoting your awesome finds. We’ll also hear tips and tricks from front-line, in-practice collection development professionals. Come to one part or all! Each will be recorded.

Slides:
https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/ap...

Handout:
https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/ap...

Handout:
https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/ap...