Collection Development In The Digital Age Training Course (ebooks, Streaming, Oer)

Introduction

Navigate the evolving landscape of library collections with our comprehensive Collection Development in the Digital Age Training Course, focusing on the acquisition and management of eBooks, streaming media, and Open Educational Resources (OER). This program equips library professionals with the essential strategies and practical techniques to build and curate robust digital collections that meet the diverse needs of modern users while maximizing accessibility and affordability. Mastering digital collection development is increasingly vital for libraries seeking to provide equitable access to information, adapt to changing user preferences, and strategically leverage digital resources. Our library digital collection development training course offers in-depth guidance and actionable steps for building a thriving digital collection.

This Collection Development in the Digital Age training delves into key areas such as eBook acquisition models, licensing considerations for digital resources, streaming media management, the identification and integration of OER, collection development policies for digital resources, budgeting and funding strategies for digital collections, and user needs assessment for digital content. You will gain expertise in selecting, acquiring, and managing a diverse range of digital resources, understanding licensing complexities, leveraging OER to enhance affordability, and developing effective policies for digital collection growth. Whether you are a collection development librarian, electronic resources librarian, acquisitions specialist, or any library staff member involved in building library collections, this Collection Development in the Digital Age course will empower you to create and manage dynamic and user-centered digital collections.

Target Audience:

• Collection Development Librarians
• Electronic Resources Librarians
• Acquisitions Librarians
• Library Directors
• Budget Officers
• Instruction Librarians
• Anyone involved in building library collections

Course Objectives:

• Understand the evolving landscape of collection development in the digital age.
• Master various eBook acquisition models and their implications for libraries.
• Navigate the complexities of licensing digital resources, including streaming media.
• Identify, evaluate, and integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into collections.
• Develop effective collection development policies for digital resources.
• Understand budgeting and funding strategies for digital collections.
• Incorporate user needs assessment into digital collection development decisions.

DURATION

5 Days

Course Content:

Module 1: The Digital Collection Development Landscape

• Understanding the evolving landscape of collection development in the digital age.
• Exploring the shift from print to digital resources and its impact on libraries.
• Identifying key trends and challenges in acquiring and managing digital collections.
• Understanding the unique characteristics of eBooks, streaming media, and OER.
• Best practices for strategic digital collection development.

Module 2: eBook Acquisition Models and Management

• Mastering various eBook acquisition models and their implications for libraries.
• Understanding perpetual access, subscription models, and patron-driven acquisition (PDA).
• Managing eBook platforms, access, and usage statistics.
• Addressing issues related to eBook lending, DRM, and accessibility.
• Best practices for selecting and managing eBooks in library collections.

Module 3: Licensing Digital Resources, Including Streaming Media

• Navigating the complexities of licensing digital resources, including streaming media.
• Understanding different types of licenses and their terms of use.
• Negotiating license agreements with vendors and publishers.
• Addressing copyright considerations and fair use in the digital environment.
• Best practices for managing digital resource licenses effectively.

Module 4: Integrating Open Educational Resources (OER)

• Identifying, evaluating, and integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) into collections.
• Understanding the principles of open licensing and Creative Commons.
• Locating and assessing the quality and relevance of OER.
• Developing strategies for curating and promoting OER to users.
• Best practices for leveraging OER to enhance affordability and access.

Module 5: Developing Digital Collection Development Policies

• Developing effective collection development policies for digital resources.
• Addressing selection criteria, deselection guidelines, and format preferences for digital materials.
• Incorporating accessibility considerations into digital collection policies.
• Regularly reviewing and updating digital collection development policies.
• Best practices for creating clear and comprehensive digital collection policies.

Module 6: Budgeting and Funding Digital Collections

• Understanding budgeting and funding strategies for digital collections.
• Identifying various funding sources for digital resources.
• Allocating budget effectively across different digital formats.
• Exploring consortial purchasing and collaborative collection development.
• Best practices for sustainable funding of digital library collections.

Module 7: User Needs Assessment for Digital Content

• Incorporating user needs assessment into digital collection development decisions.
• Utilizing surveys, focus groups, and usage data to understand user preferences.
• Analyzing circulation statistics and interlibrary loan requests for digital materials.
• Gathering feedback on existing digital collections and desired resources.
• Best practices for making user-centered decisions in digital collection development.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.