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Is There a Future for Cooperative Collection Development in the Digital Age?

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Shreeves, Edward – Library Trends, 1997

The transition to a digital environment offers new opportunities for cooperative collection development but raises questions about models based on a print environment. Examines assumptions related to cooperative collection development and resource sharing, discusses directions future cooperation in information resources might take, and suggests…

Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Information Management

Special Collections Outside the Ivory Tower.

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Allen, Susan M. – Library Trends, 2003

Discussion of special collections materials focuses on independent research libraries. Topics include how collection development differs; who they serve; access to the collections, including digital access; and future challenges, especially the need for increased financial support, changes in scholarly communication, and the need for increased…

Descriptors: Access to Information, Electronic Libraries, Futures (of Society), Library Collection Development

Research Questions for the Digital Era Library.

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Marcum, Deanna B. – Library Trends, 2003

Examines three essential questions and suggests areas for research in each: (1) How are digital resource users best served: What resources will they want? How will they want to use them? What services will most enhance use? (2) What elements are required for a coherent preservation strategy covering resources both digital and traditional? (3) What…

Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development