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| Biggs, Mary | 1 |
| Biggs, Victor | 1 |
| Cunningham, Willis F. | 1 |
| Griffin, Mary Ann | 1 |
| Hattendorf, Lynn C. | 1 |
| Sweetland, James H. | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBiggs, Mary; Biggs, Victor – RQ, 1987
A survey of heads of academic library reference services gathered information on reference collection development. Findings included: (1) selection and weeding frequently are not guided by written policies; (2) empirical studies of use are almost nonexistent; and (3) online availability of sources is an important factor in selection. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Surveys
Peer reviewedCunningham, Willis F. – RQ, 1990
Presents an annotated bibliography for librarians of access tools for publications and documents of specialized agencies of the United Nations (UN). A brief review of the nature and purpose of the UN specialized agencies is included, along with general sources for information on UN agencies. (seven references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agencies, Annotated Bibliographies, International Organizations
Peer reviewedHattendorf, Lynn C. – RQ, 1989
This discussion of collection management techniques emphasizes planning, collection strategies, and active selection. It is argued that policies and methodologies for applying collection management principles to reference collections are needed, and briefly describes the recently created Collection Development and Evaluation Section of the…
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Cooperation, Library Material Selection, Library Planning
Peer reviewedRQ, 1996
Discusses how to develop library collections for Spanish-speaking users based on a presentation at the 1994 ALA (American Library Association) annual convention in Miami Beach (Florida). Highlights include selection and acquisition tools, reviewing media, vendors, keeping collections current, distributors and booksellers, administrative and…
Descriptors: Community Support, Conferences, Library Acquisition, Library Administration
Peer reviewedBaker, Sharon L., Ed. – RQ, 1995
Describes methods for stretching a popular adult library materials budget. Highlights include prepurchase evaluation and selection; acquisitions; fund raising to support selection funds; distribution; weeding; promotion; and lobbying. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Advertising, Budgeting, Evaluation Utilization, Fund Raising
Peer reviewedSweetland, James H. – RQ, 1987
A study of the collection of college catalogs at a medium-sized university library found that they are used by many types of clients in addition to undergraduates; users need a current, comprehensive collection and are not bothered by a lack of shelf order; use is enough to justify the collection. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Library Materials
Peer reviewedGriffin, Mary Ann – RQ, 1985
The role of public services librarians in collection development is examined in light of changes being brought to libraries by finances, cooperation, and information access. Highlights include situation in academic and special libraries, attributes of successful reference librarians and choices affecting collection developing, collection…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Databases, Interlibrary Loans
