From the Guest Editor

Abstract

The theme of this issue of the OLA Quarterly, “Collections: New Challenges, New Solutions,” was chosen to reflect the tension between an ever-changing library landscape and the ongoing obstacles that continue to affect the ways in which library collections are built, managed, and marketed. In many ways, library work related to collections looks significantly different today than it did even in the very recent past. Whether it’s responding to record-high levels of book challenges or making collections decisions against a backdrop of rapidly evolving information needs, library workers have been presented with a number of new challenges in their efforts to connect the communities they serve with resources that inform, entertain, and inspire. In spite of these developments, there are some areas of concern related to collections that remain evergreen. These include making impactful use of limited resources, working to provide equitable access to communities that have been historically underserved, and staying up to date on trends in the publishing industry and in the broader field of librarianship. The articles in this issue address these ideas and more, and showcase the creativity and innovation of the people working in Oregon's libraries.