This document outlines the topics and dates covered in a Development and Management of Collections Diploma in Information Management program. The program covers topics related to developing and managing collections like publishing and distributing information, introductions to acquisitions, collection development, vendors and suppliers, acquisition methods, basic records and files, acquisitions funds and accounting, basic acquisitions functions and procedures, standards, automation of acquisitions, cooperative activities, and trends and issues. The program includes lectures and practical sessions over 12 weeks.

1. Development and Management of Collections Diploma in Information Management