Gettin’ the Goods: collection development

Today (13 Nov 08) 50 children and youth librarians from across the state gathered to discuss the development of good collections for the children and youth we serve. Thank you to everyone who participated, and a hearty thanks to those who presented.

The days schedule went like this: 

09.30-10.00 Registration, Morning Tea and Guitar Hero

10.00-10.15 Welcome Mylee Joseph SLNSW

10.15-10.40 Local Government Procurement Mylee Joseph SLNSW

10.40-11.05 How to be a good customer Gavin Shepherd Phoenix Books Suppliers

11.05-11.30 Outsourcing: how it works at my library Geraldine Walshe Baulkham Hills Library

11.30-12.00 Outsourcing: from the supplier perspective Anne Stuchbery – Sound Text Media

12.00-13.00 Collection Development Panel
Claire Stalker Booth (Junior Non-fiction), Jo Potter (Early Literacy and Picture Books), Melinda McNoughton (Junior Fiction), Stacey Bale (Graphic Novels and YA)

13.00-14.00 Lunch

14.00-14.15 Prize Give Away Alexander Mills Ashfield Library

14.15-14.30 Trends in Children’s and Youth Collections Mylee Joseph SLNSW

14.30-15.00 Workshopping Collection Challenges Mylee Joseph SLNSW

15.00-15.30 Group Reports and Discussion Mylee Joseph SLNSW

15.30  Close

If you would like to contact any of the presenters, read the seminar notes, or watch one of the presentations again its all here on the Presentations Page.