When answering this question, emphasize your strategic approach to both collection development and weeding. Discuss how you assess the needs of the library's users, including students and staff, and how you select resources that meet those needs. Mention any tools or criteria you use for evaluating new materials, such as relevance, accuracy, and demand. For weeding, explain your process for identifying outdated or underused materials and how you ensure that the collection remains current and useful. Provide examples from your past experience to illustrate your methods.
Example:
"In my approach to collection development, I start by assessing the needs of our library users through surveys, usage statistics, and direct feedback. I prioritize acquiring resources that are relevant to the curriculum and interests of our students and staff. I use tools like [specific database or tool] to evaluate the relevance and accuracy of new materials. For weeding, I conduct regular reviews of the collection, looking for outdated or rarely used items. I use criteria such as circulation data and publication date to make informed decisions. For instance, in my previous role, I successfully updated our science section by removing outdated texts and adding current, in-demand resources."
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