Enhancing Library Collection Management at University of Manchester: A Trial Using CCM Tool
This trial at the University of Manchester Library focused on a segment of the stock to evaluate the effectiveness of the CCM Tool for collection management. The objective was to identify materials eligible for withdrawal. Conducted over a small sample of books, the exercise allowed for hands-on learning with the tool, and demonstrated that significant stock could be managed effectively with minimal effort. The findings indicate potential for efficient weeding of collections, fostering confidence in using the CCM Tool for larger datasets in future applications.
Enhancing Library Collection Management at University of Manchester: A Trial Using CCM Tool
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Testing the CCM Tool University Of Manchester Library, Collection Management Jane Podmore, Processing and Projects Team Leader
Purpose of trial • Very small study on a section of stock at University of Manchester Library • Used it as an exercise to teach myself how to use the CCM Tool • Hoped to identify a percentage of stock that could be withdrawn
Method • Section of books at 001.642 ABE to 001.642 BOF • Noted barcodes for these items, entered into a spreadsheet, and checked them on Talis • Saved Bib ids into a .csv file. • Batch search on the CCM tool trying all the deduplication options and the results were the same in each case • Search returned 23 items that I pulled back into .csv file for use later • Time spent = approx. an hour in total
Result • Small sample, but proves that we can make use of the tool for weeding slightly newer store stock • Learned how to use the tool and will be able to put it into practice for small samples of data • When ready to pull data from Alma we will be ready to handle larger samples of data
Benefits • Good way to identify stock in Store that can be weeded. With agreement from management we could withdraw materials without as much intervention from other sections. • I now feel confident that if asked to identify stock for withdrawal I will be able to use the CCM Tool efficiently and effectively. • I have also been able to assist the COPAC Team in user testing for the improved interface.