PALS Conference Moline, IL April 22, 2010 Handout and quick summary of program

2. Do a quick weed

3. Get a current shelf list—embrace this!

4. Fix obvious errors

5. Cart up and “mark” through the inventory feature on ILS. Compare to your shelf list.

6. Track down/follow up those items not inventoried or identified.

7. Create a procedure for follow up and maintenance.Understand your library’s lifecycle and workflow!<br />Do your “errors” in collection indicate issues in training? Processing? Shelving? Etc.<br />Use your circulation and holdings data to really evaluate how your collection is performing.<br />Understand that you are never “finished” with inventory or collection maintenance. It is an ONGOING process.<br />