A Rationalist's Critique of Book Selection for Academic Libraries.

Dickinson, Dennis W.

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Publication Date: 1981-Jul

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A Rationalist's Critique of Book Selection for Academic Libraries.

Dickinson, Dennis W.

Journal of Academic Librarianship, v7 n3 p138-43 Jul 1981

Argues that book selection is more properly and adequately done by faculty members than librarians. A model for faculty selection of library materials that formally incorporates accountability for selectors is proposed.

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accountability, Faculty, Librarians, Library Collections, Library Material Selection, Library Materials

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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