Curate Collection

Build, assess, and maintain a library collection through strategic acquisitions, systematic weeding, usage analysis, and responsive reader advisory.

When to Use

• You are building a new collection with a defined scope and budget
• An existing collection needs assessment for gaps, redundancies, or outdated materials
• Shelves are overcrowded and systematic weeding is needed
• Users request materials the collection does not hold
• You want to establish a formal collection development policy

Inputs

• Required: Collection scope (subject areas, audience, formats)
• Required: Budget (annual acquisitions budget or one-time allocation)
• Optional: Usage data (circulation statistics, hold requests, ILL requests)
• Optional: Community or institutional profile (demographics, curriculum, research areas)
• Optional: Existing collection development policy