Sustaining & Maintaining
Guidance and tools for sustaining and maintaining shared print collections over time. Resources include collection review and refresh processes, retention policy updates, and mechanisms for participant engagement and accountability.
Inventory
Section Subtitle
For shared print programs to succeed, libraries must ensure both the physical presence and accurate bibliographic description of their committed materials. A reliable inventory system is critical to guarantee the long-term availability and usability of these collections.
This information is designed to help libraries assess and strengthen their inventory practices. It offers a structured approach to evaluating current workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and planning future enhancements. Libraries can use it as a self-assessment guide and roadmap for building best practices over time.
Inventory
Section Subtitle
For shared print programs to succeed, libraries must ensure both the physical presence and accurate bibliographic description of their committed materials. A reliable inventory system is critical to guarantee the long-term availability and usability of these collections.
This information is designed to help libraries assess and strengthen their inventory practices. It offers a structured approach to evaluating current workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and planning future enhancements. Libraries can use it as a self-assessment guide and roadmap for building best practices over time.