Abstract:
Special Collections librarians constantly consider how to prioritize access, tackle backlogs, and get patrons the materials they want with limited resources. Why not let our researchers guide our choices? This seminar explores how to develop strategies for setting patron-driven priorities based on localized recommendations and course requests. Practical instruction will illustrate how to channel researcher involvement into your collection development and processing decisions while developing rare book and manuscript collections. This session presents the most current knowledge on creating and setting priorities and developing long-range plans based on patron requests and how this approach can provide a much-needed focus for any special collections repository.
Description:
Sponsored by Bonhams; Speakers: Pam Hackbart-Dean, CA, Director, Special Collections Research Center, Morris Library-Special Collections Research Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale; Susan Potts McDonald, Coordinator of Arrangement and Description Services, Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia; Elizabeth Slomba, University Archivist, University of New Hampshire; Moderator: Elizabeth Slomba, University Archivist, University of New Hampshire
