The MELSA Collection Development Team focuses on library collection questions that have MELSA-wide scope and impact. This scope includes evaluation and coordination of shared ebook collections, collaborative collection development, best practices in evaluating and maintaining collections, equity in collections, advocacy with publishers and vendors, and exchange of ideas. Discussion will include collection activities in adult, teen and children’s services and materials in all formats.
This team works closely with the MELSA e-Resources team, including making recommendations for collections that fall within the eResources budget.
Team Members
Hawkins, Sarah – Anoka County Library
Stankey, Krista – Anoka County Library
Weigman, Dana – Anoka County Library
Whitehead, Jessica – Anoka County Library
Jones, Patrick – Carver County Library
Cogar, Russ – Dakota County Library
Dorn, Julie – Dakota County Library
Wayne, Christine – Dakota County Library
Couillard-Smith, Chelsea – Hennepin County Library
Crary, Shannon – Hennepin County Library
Mueller Schultz, Gail – Hennepin County Library
Fuller, Paige – Ramsey County Library
Zillhart, Jessica – Saint Paul Public Library
Ethier, Sarah – Scott County Library
Noyes, Angie – Washington County Library
Wylie, Drew – Washington County Library
MELSA Facilitator
Abigail Dillon
