The collection management unit is responsible for identifying and acquiring print and electronic books.

Functions

  • Monitor the growth and development of print and electronic books.
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of the existing book collection regularly.
  • Capture and analyze data to support book collection assessment 
  • Assess and deselect book collections that no longer support IAU’s instructional and research programs.
  • Evaluate library collection in response to new programs, program changes, user needs, and research trends.
  • Develop and refine policies and procedures for collection management.
  • Evaluate and accept book donations as per the library policy.

 

Staff members

Mohammad Aqil     

Lecturer,
Head Collection Development,
Library systems support,
Central Library    
Phone: 01-333-32817
Email: moaqil@iau.edu.sa

Published on: 09 December 2015
Last update on: 31 May 2023
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