Our Story
Founded in Glasgow, United Kingdom, collectionHQ was introduced to the public library market in 2008 as a solution that would empower librarians to integrate the Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM) methodology into their workflow. The only tool to deliver data-driven action plans, collectionHQ expanded rapidly across the UK and into the U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Before long, collectionHQ was the most talked about new technology in the public library industry and was revolutionizing how librarians managed their collections. In 2011, collectionHQ was acquired by leading distributor of books and digital content, Baker & Taylor, which has supported growth and the innovation of cutting edge products. Today, collectionHQ continues to expand into new markets as a trusted partner of public libraries.
Timeline
1990s
Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM) methodology is discovered by Scottish Librarian, George Kerr.
2008
collectionHQ is founded and introduced to the UK and soon the U.S. public library markets.
2011
collectionHQ is acquired by leading distributor of books and digital content, Baker & Taylor.
2014
collectionHQ welcomes its first customers from Germany and Finland.
2015
collectionHQ and Baker & Taylor launch Evidence-based Selection Planning (ESP) service.
2016
collectionHQ adds a new Dashboard enabling users to monitor collection performance.
2019
collectionHQ takes on new office premises to support company growth.
2020
collectionHQ adds new functionality to support libraries impacted by COVID-19.
2021
collectionHQ introduces new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Analysis tool.
2022
collectionHQ launches cHQlite, a new collection management solution.
Our Purpose
Empowering libraries to create collections that inspire communities.
Leadership Team
Aman is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. As CEO and President for Baker & Taylor, he is responsible for leading global public and academic library sales, supply chain, technology, partnership strategy and publisher relations and the overall P&L. Aman also takes on global product engineering and International Operations for Baker & Taylor.
Amandeep Kochar
CEO and President
Based in Glasgow, Scotland, Steven is Vice President, Technology and Software Services. Steven leads business operations, technology, product development, project management, customer support and implementations. He brings extensive experience in the Information Technology industry, and is responsible for the strategic direction, development and operational management of the company’s technology, infrastructure and software services.
Steven Legowski
Vice President, Technology and Software Services
Fred is based in Orlando, Florida. His experience consists of over 35 years of helping public and academic libraries improve their performance using software related services. He has served in a variety of leadership roles and presently leads the sales activities of collectionHQ.
Fred Harvey
Vice President, Software Sales
Based near Glasgow, Scotland Jamie is the Director, Customer Experience for APAC, Europe & North America. Jamie brings extensive experience working within the information technology industry, with a focus on customer relations and sales. Leading a global Customer Success team Jamie is motivated by delivering the highest standard of customer focussed services.
Jamie Wright
Director, Customer Experience
Locations
220 St Vincent Street,
Glasgow
G2 5SG
United Kingdom
2810 Coliseum Centre Drive
Suite 300
Charlotte
NC, 28217
United States
Unit 3, 114 Old Pittwater Road
Brookvale
NSW, 2100
Australia