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Gwinn, Nancy E. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes ways in which collection development at the Smithsonian Institution Libraries has been affected by the libraries' position within a museum context. The discussion covers the adoption by the libraries of a nomenclature that applies to management of museum objects collections and their capitalization on allied interests in such areas as…
Descriptors: History, Library Collection Development, Library Role, Museums
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Meredith, Joseph C. – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Results of a 1969 survey by Carol Nemeyer of scholarly reprint activity in United States are reviewed in light of subsequent trends. Although replication of survey is not recommended, certain aspects that merit continued study are discussed with emphasis on the role of academic librarians in scholarly reprint selection. (36 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collections, Library Material Selection
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Ellis, Richard – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Examines three major components of the role of the university library in China: (1) the university as a participant in the educational work of the university; (2) the library as a provider of information that enables researchers in the university to carry out investigations; and (3) the responsibility of the library to society as a whole. (25…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Auchstetter, Rosann M. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Explores the role of the academic rare book library in terms of its financial justification and concludes that the primary justification lies in its utility as a research library. It is also concluded that institutions unable to support a proper rare book collection might be advised to develop appropriate special collections instead. (19…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Library Collection Development
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Osburn, Charles B. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes the evolution of the scholarly communication system to its current stage, with special attention paid to the fundamental principles that drive the system. The influences of relevant principles of and advances in librarianship on the structuring and restructuring of the system are demonstrated. (nine references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communications, Higher Education, Library Role
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Black, William K.; Leysen, Joan M. – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Discussion of the role of academic librarians and faculty status highlights the importance of a holistic view of the academic model of librarianship and suggests a system for providing support and judging performance. Topics addressed include activities in teaching, research, and service; performance criteria; scheduling; training; and evaluation…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Academic Rank (Professional), Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Stueart, Robert D. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Considers issues facing academic libraries in liberal arts colleges. Topics discussed include the need for faculty support; needs of faculty researchers; collection development, including faculty demands; resource sharing; the impact of information technology; the role of the library; and current awareness services, such as selective dissemination…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Higher Education, Information Technology
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Schwartz, Charles A. – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Discussion of scholarly communication focuses on the prospects for structural reform based on a loosely coupled system instead of the often-assumed interdependent system. Topics addressed include libraries and academic institutions; library networks; scholars and journals; the role of university presses; price discrimination; informal information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Networks, Electronic Journals