Core Collections
Curated collection development tools to support data‑informed library decisions
Real world examples
See how libraries like yours are curating a collection that creates a lasting connection with readers.
Kendall Young Library
For over a century, the Kendall Young Library has been a cornerstone of its community. From its gold marble columns to its stained-glass dome, the building is a testament to its founder’s vision. But it’s the people inside, like longtime director Ketta Lubberstedt-Arjes and her dedicated staff, who bring that vision to life every day.
Serving a diverse population in a small town means making thoughtful, informed decisions about every book on the shelf. That’s no small task, especially for a team with limited time and resources. But with the right tools, they’ve built a collection that reflects their community’s needs and inspires moments of book joy.
Read the full story of how Kendall Young Library empowers readers with Core Collections.
Having all seven Core Collections has really helped us create a high-quality, well-balanced library collection across all ages and all subject areas.
— Ketta Lubberstedt-Arjes, Director, Kendall Young Library (Iowa)
Orem Public Library
Just 45 miles south of Salt Lake City, UT, the Orem Public Library serves a densely populated suburban area of 98,000 residents with a single library branch. Julie Heckert, Digital Services Librarian, explains the tough challenge of building a collection that suits the needs of your individual community of readers and how Core Collections helps build and maintain a vibrant library collection.
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Core Collections helps you assess the breadth of the collection and ensure you haven't missed any holes. It's really, really been helpful.
— Julie Heckert, Digital Services Librarian for Orem Public Library (Utah)
Fairfax County Public Library
Dianne Coan is the Division Director of Technical Operations at Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL), a 23-branch library system that serves 1.2 million (and growing) residents in Fairfax, VA. She shares how the library system is building a strong, responsive collection with Core Collections.
Read the full Core Collections and Fairfax County Public Library success story
We use Core Collections on a daily basis for our collection work from selection to weeding to help us balance demand and collection depth against budget constraints. Alerts help staff to get the information they need for their selection needs and recommendation levels make it easy for us to judge which titles should get extra copies if we have money at the end of the year.
— Dianne Coan, Division Director of Technical Operations, Fairfax County Library (Virginia)
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