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Collections Oversight Committee

This guide details the committee's work and responsibilities.

Charge

The Collections Oversight Committee will assess, develop, and implement collection strategies that align with Tulane research and Tulane University Library values. 

Responsibilities

  • Set collection values, standards, and principles

  • Manage collections policies

  • Document workflows and procedures 

  • Manage annual collections calendar (budget, projects, etc.)

  • Manage collections review process 

  • Determine the identity of the libraries’ print collection

  • Manage “Big ticket” purchases

  • Review annual budget allocations

  • Recommend space projects

  • Communicate work internally and externally (as appropriate) 

  • Faciliate collections conversations (e.g. language and area studies, etc.) 

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