The Collection Development unit assesses and manages the University Libraries' collections. Liaison librarians, as part of the collection development team, work with university faculty to build and maintain a collection that supports student and faculty teaching, learning, and research. Collection Development unit responsibilities include:
- Coordinating selection of books, journals, electronic resources, and media
- Coordinating liaison librarian and Collection Development Committee activities
- Providing and developing collection development tools
- Evaluating and assessing the collections
- Developing collection policies
- Accepting and processing gifts
- Compiling and reporting collections data for reviews and accreditations
- Maintaining an online wishlist of items under consideration for purchase when funds become available
The Collection Development office is located on the
Garden Level of Moody Library.
Contact us:
Ramona McKeown
Collection Development Librarian
Email: Ramona_McKeown@baylor.edu
Phone: 254.710.6399
Fax: 254.710.3116
Mailing Address: Moody Memorial Library, One Bear Place #97148, Waco, TX 76798-7148