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Hattendorf, Lynn C. – 1990
This paper argues that the first order of the day in reference collection development is to cope with the problems that developing user-responsive, client-centered reference collections always incur. It is suggested that the responsiveness of reference collections can be measured largely by the currency of the materials in the collection and by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Guidelines, Higher Education, Library Collection Development
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Rice, Barbara A. – Library Trends, 1985
Addresses importance of online databases as part of library reference collection and focuses on bibliographic databases (ready reference, print versus online migration, bibliographic utilities); selection/evaluation of online databases (vendor selection, individual databases); full-text databases; numeric databases; end-user searching; and use of…
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Methods, Library Collection Development, Library Collections
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Moore, Carolyn M.; Mielke, Linda – Public Libraries, 1986
Presents preliminary results of Clearwater Public Library's study of the usefulness of "Output Measures for Public Libraries" as an indicator of reference performance, and the impact of collection development choices on reference output measures. Data on turnover rate, in-library use, reference fill rate, and reference transactions per…
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Surveys, Measurement Techniques
Nebraska Univ., Kearney. – 2001
The purpose of this policy is to outline those principles that guide the development of the Reference Collection at the Calvin T. Ryan Library, University of Nebraska at Kearney. It clarifies, records, and makes public the basic principles that the members of the Reference Department believe should be applied in adding items to or withdrawing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection
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Wilhelmus, David W. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1999
Describes the historical and present roles of the prison library, as well as the nature of the prison librarian position. Identifies and analyzes the obstacles confronting a prison librarian when selecting academic materials and making those materials accessible to prisoners. (AEF)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Correctional Institutions, Librarians, Library Collection Development
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Nalen, James E. – Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2001
This annotated bibliography focuses on resources for the study of international elections and electoral systems and outcomes that will be useful for collection development and for answering reference questions about foreign elections. Discusses comparative politics, comparative elections, and possible electoral reform. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Comparative Analysis, Elections, Global Approach
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Nolan, Christopher W. – College and Research Libraries, 1991
Discusses references collections in academic libraries and offers guidelines for placing materials in a reference collection that focus on their suitability for true reference functions and the expected frequency of use. Problems with poorly managed collections are discussed, and the importance of selection policies and weeding are emphasized. (37…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Guidelines, Higher Education, Library Collection Development
Nichols, Margaret Irby – 1994
The primary objective of this guide is to help librarians select adult services reference tools which cover many different topics, with special emphasis on recent social and technological changes. Arrangement is topical, with particular attention given to the following topics: AIDS, abortion, the environment, economic problems, the crisis in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Sources, Librarians, Library Collection Development
Wynar, Bohdan S., Ed. – 1998
This annual review source is designed to assist smaller libraries in the systematic selection of suitable reference materials for their collections. Approximately 500 unabridged reviews, written by over 250 practicing librarians and subject specialists, identify and describe the most useful and affordable reference sources available for small and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness
Wynar, Bohdan S., Ed. – 1997
This annual review source is a guide for libraries with limited budgets to finding the reference sources that best fit their needs and it also is a source for helping reference librarians advise patrons on information sources. More than 500 reviews, written by over 250 practicing librarians and subject specialists, identify and describe the most…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, Budgets, Comparative Analysis
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Mount, Ellis, Ed. – Science and Technology Libraries, 1989
Aspects of collection management of scientific and technical materials are discussed in 12 articles. Areas covered include academic science library collections; collection assessment of biotechnology literature; humanities and social science librarians in science-engineering libraries; editorial preparation of the "International Dictionary of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Information Sources, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures
Wynar, Bohdan S., Ed. – 1999
Designed to assist smaller libraries in selecting suitable reference materials for their collections, this annual review source identifies and describes 538 of the most useful and affordable reference sources available. The reviews cover reference titles published in 1998. Detailed annotations describe the nature, scope, and usability of each…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Book Reviews, College Libraries, Costs
Bopp, Richard E., Ed.; Smith, Linda C., Ed. – 1995
This document provides an overview of the concepts and processes behind reference services and the most important sources consulted in answering common reference questions. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 deals with concepts and theory. It covers ethical aspects of reference service, the reference interview, the principles and goals of…
Descriptors: Ethics, Government Publications, Indexes, Information Services
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Griffin, 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
Southern Maine Library District, Portland. – 1988
This reference list was compiled to offer Maine librarians who serve communities with the resources of small- or medium-sized libraries a starting point to assess their reference collections for breadth and depth. Initially based on a list distributed by the Vermont Department of Libraries in 1987, this guide evaluates reference materials on the…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Atlases, Check Lists, Community Information Services
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