Collections Analysis Community of Practice

About

The Collections Analysis Community of Practice provides a collaborative forum for sharing strategies and best practices in evaluating library collections. Since its inception on June 5, 2023, the group has focused on supporting professional development in data analytics and visualisation, specifically for library collection evaluation. By fostering knowledge-sharing and skill-building, the community enhances library professionals' ability to make data-driven decisions that optimise collection management and performance. 

Objectives of the Community of Practice:

• Facilitate the exchange of ideas and information related to library collection analysis and performance evaluation. 
• Provide peer support for addressing challenges and sharing expertise in collection evaluation. 
• Explore key issues in library collection performance and data analysis. 
• Foster collaborative decision-making to address data inconsistencies improving evaluation methods. 
• Discuss recent developments, trends, and practices in collection analysis. 
• Build consensus on best practices for evaluating the performance of library collections. 
• Promote upskilling in technical knowledge related to data analysis and visualisation techniques. 
• Offer community-led training and professional development opportunities focused on collection evaluation. 
• Support the CAUL Content Procurement Service, CAUL Analytics Service, and CAUL Professional Learning Service through shared insights and expertise. 
• Provide a practical, peer-supportive environment distinct from the CAUL Value & Impact Community of Practice, with a specific focus on collection evaluation across various resource types and acquisition models, including print, electronic, monographs, serials, multimedia, and diverse acquisition models.

Membership

Membership is open to staff of CAUL Member institutions.

How to join

To join the Community of Practice, please sign up for the mailing list.

Group operations

Meetings

In 2025, the group meets bi-monthly.

Meetings are listed in the CAUL Events directory.

Email list

Subscribe to the Community of Practice email list.

Convenors

• Michelle Morgan, Resource Analyst, University of Melbourne
• Wendy Campbell, Collection Performance Librarian, Deakin University

Charter

Download the Charter for the Community of Practice.