Introduction to collection development and management -- Organizational models, staffing, and responsibilities -- Planning, policy, and budgets -- Developing collections -- Vendor relations, negotiation, and contracts -- Managing collections -- Marketing, liaison activities, and outreach -- Collection analysis, accountability, and demonstrating value -- Collaborative collection development and management.

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