Hi everyone,

We are working on drafting our very first Collection Development Policy for maps and geospatial data at UMass Amherst, and we are seeking examples from similar institutions. We are looking for map-specific CDPs, data-specific CDPs, or CDPs that combine the two.

Our map collection is essentially a depository collection, with some unique holdings related to Massachusetts and New England. We've never had a map librarian on staff, and the collection has been largely ignored for some time. We are hoping to establish a set of guidelines to clarify the collection's scope and help us prioritize ensuring access for patrons. Our geospatial data collection, on the other hand, is in its early stages and we are seeking to continue expanding it.

Do you have any advice on how to go about drafting a CDP, and/or examples you can point us to?

Very best,
Becky Seifried and Anne Graham


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Rebecca Seifried, PhD (she/her)

Geospatial Information Librarian

University Libraries

UMass Amherst

154 Hicks Way

620 W.E.B. Du Bois Library

Amherst, MA 01003-9275



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