Abstract
In 2012, a collection analysis report was published outlining the results of a year‐long study of the College of William and Mary Library collections comparing it to those of other peer institutions using OCLC’s collection analysis software. As a means to address some of the deficiencies brought out in the report as well as provide outreach and curricular support, the library began to offer collection development grants to college faculty. This has been a fruitful experience to build collaborative efforts with faculty; to fill gaps in the library collections; enhance curricular and faculty research support; and to provide outreach to the faculty community through library liaisons.
Don’t Leave the Faculty at the Station: Introducing Faculty to Collection Development Grants
In 2012, a collection analysis report was published outlining the results of a year‐long study of the College of William and Mary Library collections comparing it to those of other peer institutions using OCLC’s collection analysis software. As a means to address some of the deficiencies brought out in the report as well as provide outreach and curricular support, the library began to offer collection development grants to college faculty. This has been a fruitful experience to build collaborative efforts with faculty; to fill gaps in the library collections; enhance curricular and faculty research support; and to provide outreach to the faculty community through library liaisons.