Cooperative Collection Development

Cooperative Collection Development is a collaborative approach where multiple libraries or institutions work together to plan and acquire resources such as books, journals, and digital materials. By sharing their budgets, expertise, and collection priorities, they can efficiently obtain a wider range of high-quality materials, reduce duplication, and meet the diverse needs of their users more effectively. This teamwork allows participating organizations to optimize resources, expand access to information, and avoid unnecessary costs, ultimately enhancing the quality and scope of the collections available to their communities.