In reading and reflecting on Johnson (2018), Chapter 8, Figure 8.1, there are a number of collection analysis methods I would find useful in the TL role.

The quantitative methods I would use are:

• In house statistics
• E-resource use statistics

Both of these methods would indicate the usage of the resource, such as if it is checked out regularly or if it has not been used in a long time. I can currently collect data from the LMS at my school by running usage reports which act as evidence for both problematic and popular resources within the current collection. E-resources collection data can have complexities – I have learnt from my Head of Libraries, that it can be difficult to avoid some duplication of e-resources, particularly if you use multiple patterns. We have had Wheelers, EBSCO Books, Borrowbox and Destiny platforms in our library. We are removing Wheelers and focusing on ebooks in Borrowbox to try and avoid overlap. The collection method of overlap analysis would help with this problem.

I have found Borrowbox have a useful collection analysis method available as each title shows how many times it has previously been borrowed. This has helped provide information for considering future purchases, as I have been able to use these statistics to find out if ebooks and audiobooks are being used frequently enough to justify purchases.

The qualitative methods I would use are:

• User opinion surveys
• Focus Groups

User opinion surveys are something we use on a regular basis in our library. Students create phyiscal and digital book reviews at the end of a term, based on their chosen recreational reading. Focus groups are a great way of students being involved in collection evaluation. Some students are already involved in focus groups at my school – in bookclubs and in some reading classes. Some questions/areas of discussion which I have used are:

1. How easy is it to use Destiny Discover? What do you like and dislike about the platform?

2. What genres and topics do you think are most popular within our library and why? is there any topic or genre you think could have a greater amount/more updated resources?

I would like to create a future focus group specifically to review our eplatform Borrowbox, as this is still fairly new at our school. I would also like to develop an online survey for all teaching staff, with some set questions and multiple choice questions about the library as I think the statistics could give some further valuable insight into opinions on our current collection.