Our story
From a Glasgow idea to 8,000 branches worldwide
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 tool that changed collection management
The only tool to deliver data-driven action plans, collectionHQ expanded rapidly across the U.K. 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.
Into academic libraries and beyond
In 2024, collectionHQ entered the academic library market with cHQacademic, which was instantly recognized as a tool that would help librarians manage collections more efficiently. Today, collectionHQ continues to expand into new markets as a trusted partner of public and academic libraries.
Timeline
How we got here
Nearly two decades of building tools that help librarians make hard decisions with evidence behind them.
1990s
The methodology
Scottish librarian George Kerr discovers the Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM) methodology.
2008
collectionHQ is founded
collectionHQ is founded and introduced to the UK and soon the US public library markets.
2015
Evidence based Selection Planning
collectionHQ and Baker & Taylor launch Evidence based Selection Planning (ESP).
2020
Supporting libraries through COVID-19
collectionHQ adds new functionality to support libraries navigating the impact of COVID-19.
2021
DEI Analysis
collectionHQ introduces its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Analysis tool.
2022
cHQlite
collectionHQ launches cHQlite, a lighter collection management solution for smaller libraries.
2024
cHQacademic
collectionHQ enters the academic library market with the launch of cHQacademic.
2025
Acquired by Valsoft
Montreal based Valsoft Corporation acquires collectionHQ, investing in continued innovation to meet customer needs.
2026
cHQselect and LibraryPro
collectionHQ launches cHQselect, a new vendor-neutral tool that helps librarians build smarter, data-backed book carts — and, in collaboration with SOLUS, LibraryPro, a handheld device that brings collection insights and core patron actions directly to the library floor.
Leadership
Leadership Team
Steven Legowski
Managing Director
Jamie Wright
Vice President of Sales
Dan Fish
Vice President of Engineering
Meryl Emslie
Vice President of Customer Experience
Meet the team
Meet the team
Our team is here to help you at every step of your journey to collection performance improvement. Take advantage of our selection of certified Training courses to support your professional development.
Neil Kyle
Director of Product Management
Iain Brown
Head of Technology and Operations
Ollie Downs
Head of Implementation and Support
Anna Curtis
Senior Customer Success Manager
Nadeera Pathirage
Customer Success Manager
Deanna Lechman
Customer Success Manager
Alina Laur
Business Development Manager
Pedro Seminario
Business Development Manager
Raj Tanna
Business Development Manager
Carina Metcalfe
Business Development Manager
Come and say hello
Whether it's a question about a product, a partnership inquiry, or something else entirely, the collectionHQ team is happy to help.
