Greetings! Check out this wonderful opportunity to learn about collection assessment. ALCTS Web Course: Fundamentals of Collection Assessment Session 4: October 2 - November 10, 2017 This six-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types and sizes of libraries. The course will introduce key concepts in collection assessment including: -the definition of collection assessment, -techniques and tools, -assessment of print and electronic collections, and -project design and management. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this course, you will be able to: -describe the fundamental aspects of collection assessment -understand the various collection assessment methods and tools, including both qualitative and quantitative analysis -design and implement a collection assessment project -perform a collection assessment of print resources -complete a collection assessment of electronic resources Instructors: -Ginger Williams, Head of Acquisitions, Texas State University - San Marcos -Alison M. Armstrong, Collection Management Librarian, Radford University -Teresa Negrucci, Resource Acquisition and Management Librarian, Brown University -Miranda Bennett, Head of Liaison Services for Collections & Research Support, University of Houston Registration Fees: $139 ALCTS Member and $169 Non-member For additional details, registration links, and contact information see: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webcourse/fca/ol_templ Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746