1.1 Collection management – FEDIP Job Profiles

1.1 Collection management | Level 1 – Follow

I can understand principles of collection management
I can follow guidance to maintain collections, including sustainable disposal of resources.

1.1 Collection management | Level 2 – Assist

I can apply collection management policies to support collection development.
I can maintain the collection, including reviewing currency and relevancy of resources.

1.1 Collection management | Level 3 – Apply

I can ensure that collections are accessible and meet the diverse needs of the user community, for example digital access and supporting care at the point of need.
I can apply expertise to collection management developing the collection to meet evolving user and organisational needs.
I can critically appraise resources to inform the selection and acquisition of print and digital content, review subscriptions and assess suitability of digital and AI resources.

1.1 Collection management | Level 4 – Enable

I can ensure there is a collection management policy in place to meet the strategic needs of the organisation.
I can ensure that all aspects of the collection management policy are implemented.

1.1 Collection management | Level 5 – Ensure, Advise

I can advise about best practice relating to collection management for the healthcare systems or nationally.
I can oversee the development of national strategic framework for collection management.