Collection Development Blogs
These librarians know what a stimulating endeavor collection development is and they want to share their adventures with the library community.
Collections 2.0 Content and Community ~ the Future of Library Collections
Steven R. Harris asks and answers the question "How can we continue to develop and maintain rich cultural repositories and also implement the best of 2.0 to foster community around those repositories? "
Collection Developments @ Sno-Isle
Jim McCluskey, Collection Development Assistant Mgr at Sno-Isle Libraries, and his crew put a lot of energy into their work and they "hope you’ll come back regularly and look around since we post new entries frequently."
Rasmusen Library Collection Development
The University of Fairbanks (Alaska) Collection Development department knows that it's not just about books when you're seeking "to ensure a balanced, comprehensive collection."
The Geeky Librarian Likes 001.942 above all other call numbers
This librarian is clearly just as geeky about cataloging, but he has a lot to say about collection development.
Collection Development Tools
Critical Mass
The blog of the national book critics circle board of directors
Library Journal Reader's Shelf
Collection development features, collection management articles, and roundups of subjects on the verge
metacritic
Compiles reviews from respected critics and publications for film, video/dvd, books, music, television and games
NPR Books
New books, reviews, podcasts of author interviews, recommendations
New York Times Bestseller List
School Library Journal
Selecting the best materials for libraries and teaching for children and teens
