Reflections on Collection Development: One Year at CLOCKSS and Looking Ahead to 2025

Reflecting on a year at CLOCKSS, the focus of collection development in a dark archive involves proactive stewardship to ensure long-term preservation rather than immediate accessibility. Key priorities include addressing emerging scholarly trends, enhancing diversity and inclusion, and strengthening partnerships with publishers and libraries. The importance of a strong, engaged board for strategic direction was emphasized, along with the need for data-driven decision-making. For 2025, goals include adapting to open access trends, improving trigger mechanisms for user access, and ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining a mission-driven approach to preservation.