Development
Selection
- Diverse BookFinder: Collection Analysis Tool | Bates College & the Institute of Museum & Library Services
- Where to Find Diverse Books | We Need Diverse Books Selecting and Using Culturally Responsive Children’s Books | OHS National Center on Cultural & Linguistic Responsiveness
- Inclusive Collections: Building the Collection | Massachusetts Library System
- The Stories for All Project | FirstBook
Acquisitions
- Learn about purchasing in OverDrive Marketplace in the MHLS Technology Training on Demand Academy.
- American Library Association acquisition resources.
Processing and Cataloging
View information about cataloging and data entry.
Policy
View sample policies and resources that focus on your library’s Collection Development.
Management
Circulation
View information about patron accounts, holds, notices and more.
Policy
View sample policies and resources that focus on your library’s Circulation.
Shelving/Reshelving
- Dynamic Shelving Pt.1: Introducing Dynamic Shelving | Don’t Shush Me!
Checkout
View information about Sierra including check out, renewal, check in and more.
Repair and Maintenance
- Demco’s book repair series has one-minute videos and instructions on how to repair and protect your books.
- Download this easy to use book repair manual from Dartmouth College.
Weed (or Replace)
- How to Conduct a Diversity Audit | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) , 2020
- Diversity Audit: A Practical Guide | Don’t Shush Me! Blog
- Diversity Auditing 101: How to Evaluate Your Collection | School Library Journal, Karen Jensen, 2018
- Diversity Audit Template | Kymberlee Powe, Connecticut State Library
- Doing a YA Collection Diversity Audit: Understanding Your Local Community | Teenlibrariantoolbox.com
- Fantasy Genre Diversity Audit Spreadsheet | Kelsey Bogan
- Library Collection Shelf Audit for Diversity and Inclusion | Julie Stivers
- Collection Analysis Tool (picture books) | Diverse Bookfinder
- CREW Weeding Manual | Texas State Library and Archives Commission