Curating Non-Traditional Collections
Is it true, you ask, that a library could have a collection not based solely in literature? Maybe you saw that cake pan collection on another library’s Instagram, or maybe you see a huge need in your community for basic robotics and coding options for kids that the library could fill and you need help figuring out how to convince your director and make that happen. Perhaps you have a board game collection but don’t really know where to go from there. If any of these sound like you or even if you are now just curious what other types of non-traditional collections you could curate, then this class is for you!
Lesson 1, Video 1
Lessons included with this course…
What are non-traditional collections and what is their value? Why change from the way things have been done for hundreds of years?
Why Stray From Printed Materials?
Deciding Which Collections
How do you decide what genre of materials, what collections will benefit your community, how many kits to start with, and more? Let’s talk about it!
Marketing Your Kits
After doing the hard work to create your collection, how do you market something so “non-bookish?”
Funding Your Kits
Consider what costs will be involved in curating this new collection and gather different ideas and resources to fund your new collection.
Long-Term Collection Development
Walk through determining how best to track use statistics, kit lifespans, collection circulation rules, determining kit usefulness in the long term, and more.
The benefits of this class…
Guided Videos:
Videos carefully produced by Holly and her team walk you through the full process of not only garnering support for your new-nontraditional collections through deciding exactly what collections to curate and items to add.
Dedicated Worksheets:
Every lesson includes a dedicated worksheet at the end to help you take the information, format it specifically for your library, plan your next steps, and put everything you learn into action.
Experience Based Results:
Holly has been involved in libraries for a combined total of 15 years. She has curated and managed many non-traditional collections, and is ready to pass that info to you in order to create a better experience for your library and your community.
Ready to get started?