eContent Selection Committee
A shared committee between the TRAC Society and the Parkland Regional LIbrary System, and under the oversight of the TRAC Public Services Group (PSG), the eContent Selection Committee will work cooperatively to ensure procedures are in place for effective expenditure of funds and development of shared eBook and eAudio collections.
2023 eContent Selection Committee Members
Jocie Wilson, Chair, Yellowhead Regional Library
Kristine den Boon, Marigold Library System
Duncan Lotoski, Peace Library System
Jessie Morris, Northern Lights Library System
Karyn Goodwillie, Parkland Regional Library System
Coordinate percentage and frequency of budgets to be spent on categories such as high holds, recommended titles, metered access/expiring titles, and new material.
Develop guidelines for purchasing within categories such as series and expired titles.
Create a manual with instructions for purchasing content and creating curated lists, including Lucky Day collections.
Address selection challenges that arise.