Purpose

Collection Management orders and receives all library material other than items designated government publications. The department also screens, evaluates, and processes all non-periodical material donated to all departments of the University Libraries, except Special Collections and the branch libraries.

Collection Development is the process whereby decisions are made concerning selection and evaluation of materials in collections of the University of Memphis Libraries. The UML Collection Development program encompasses library resources in all available formats. The process is carried out through the cooperative efforts of two groups, Library Liaisons and Departmental Representatives. more...

About Us

• Objectives
• "Mission Statement"
• Organization
• Scope and Responsibilities
• Staff
• Hours, Location, and Contact Details

Projects and Activities

Library Liaison / Departmental Representatives

A library liaison works with a partner representing a department or program to help ensure that materials and services provided by the library correspond with the research, artistic expression, and interdisciplinary and engaged scholarship of that department or program.  All liaisons are not in Collection Management, but we help coordinate their efforts in selecting materials.

• Overview of Program
• Role of the Library Liaison
• Current roster of Library Liaisons
• Current roster of Departmental Representatives
• Research Help Guides

Firm order (one-time) material purchases

• Annual Request Submissions Calendar 2012 - 2013
• Annual Request Submissions Calendar 2011 - 2012
• Annual Request Submissions Calendar 2010 - 2011
• Fund Codes Explained
• Location Codes Explained

Serial and other Subscriptions Review

• 2012 Serials Review
• 2009 Serials Review

Collection Development Policies

• FAQ about Policies
• Comprehensive Collection Development Policy
• Collection Development Policies by School or Department
• Donations and Gifts
• Buying for Employees Policy
• Faculty Publications Collection Policy

Procedures and Guidelines

• Authority to make a purchase
• Selection of Material for Library Collections
• Audio-Visual Material, Guidelines for Acquisition
• Binding Guidelines
• Cancellations and Claims Guidelines
• Cartographic Materials, Guidelines for Acquisition
• Computer Software, Guidelines for Acquisition
• Disclosure of Information Guidelines
• Guidelines for Donating Gifts through Collection Management
• Microforms, Guidelines for Acquisition
• Multiple Copies, Guidelines for Acquisition
• Order Priorities Guidelines
• Periodicals/Non-Print Check-Out Guidelines
• Retention of Business Documents Guidelines
• Standing Orders Guidelines
• Vendor Selection Guidelines

For Collection Management Personnel

• Staff Workstation [forthcoming]

please send questions / comments / suggestions to
Kevin Merriman, Head of Collection Management