Collection Analysis
In addition to weeding due to condition, the following criteria are to be used in assessing the collection in order to keep it strong.
Comparative Analysis - compare the collection to that of other similar institutions; local history collections, museums, libraries. There will probably not be another collection specifically on the Peaches, but look at other baseball collections, local history sections, etc. as a basis for your comparison.
Collection Standards - This one will be tricky, as standards have not been established for a Rockford Peaches Collection, but other AAGPBL collections and baseball in general could be looked at in order to establish similar standards.
Circulation Statistics - Look at one items have been regularly checked out, and make sure you always have some of those in the collection, and keep an eye on the condition of those items, since they are likely to not hold up as well. Items that have ot circulated may be withdrawn if space becomes an issue.
Interlibrary Loan Requests - Look at what items that may not be in the collection that have been requested frequently through ILL. Think about purchasing these items.
User Statistics for E-Resources - Keep an eye on user statistics for online resources and databases
Collection Examination by Subject Expert - Have a historian who has expertise on the subject examine the collection, and get their opinion on any items that may be missing from the collection, or any items currently in the collection that may not be up to standards.
Comparative Analysis - compare the collection to that of other similar institutions; local history collections, museums, libraries. There will probably not be another collection specifically on the Peaches, but look at other baseball collections, local history sections, etc. as a basis for your comparison.
Collection Standards - This one will be tricky, as standards have not been established for a Rockford Peaches Collection, but other AAGPBL collections and baseball in general could be looked at in order to establish similar standards.
Circulation Statistics - Look at one items have been regularly checked out, and make sure you always have some of those in the collection, and keep an eye on the condition of those items, since they are likely to not hold up as well. Items that have ot circulated may be withdrawn if space becomes an issue.
Interlibrary Loan Requests - Look at what items that may not be in the collection that have been requested frequently through ILL. Think about purchasing these items.
User Statistics for E-Resources - Keep an eye on user statistics for online resources and databases
Collection Examination by Subject Expert - Have a historian who has expertise on the subject examine the collection, and get their opinion on any items that may be missing from the collection, or any items currently in the collection that may not be up to standards.