Holly Hibner received an MLIS from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999. She is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, Michigan. Mary Kelly received an MLIS from Wayne State University in 2002, and also has an MBA from Wayne State. Mary is an Adult Services Librarian at the Plymouth District Library.

• List of figuresAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: Life cycle of a collectionCollection management policiesSelection: staff collaborationPurchasing/AcquisitionsProcessingShelvingUseCheck-inWeedingConclusionChapter 2: Understanding your workflowSelectionPurchasing/AcquisitionsProcessingShelvingCirculationWeedingWorkflow analysis improves efficiencyThe critical questionsChapter 3: Collection audit and using statisticsAuditing the library collectionStatisticsChapter 4: Physical inventoryMaking physical inventory a regular practiceDeveloping a planShelf listWhat you will discoverILS features for inventoryWhy should staff spend time on physical inventory?Chapter 5: Creating collection objectives and benchmarksVision statements and mission statementsCollection management policiesCollection objectivesCreating benchmarksHolistic benchmarking: overall collection performanceChapter 6: Collection organizationPhysical spaceClassification systemsErgonomicsSignageDisplaysConclusionChapter 7: Making the most of a library collection budgetVendorsAlternate funding sourcesFormatsSharingCollection philosophyChapter 8: Everything is connectedHolistic library serviceHow staff impact collections in a holistic libraryHow staff impact the facilityHow staff impact technologyConnections to other library servicesEvaluating library services holisticallyConclusionAppendicesAppendix A: Public library collection management policyAppendix B: Strategic content negotiation for the small libraryIndex