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Improving Electronic Resources through Holistic Budgeting
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Kusik, James P.; Vargas, Mark A. – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2009
To establish a more direct link between its collections and the educational goals of Saint Xavier University, the Byrne Memorial Library has adopted a "holistic" approach to collection development. This article examines how traditional budget practices influenced the library's selection of resources and describes how holistic collection…
Descriptors: Library Services, Holistic Approach, Budgeting, Academic Libraries
Synthesis-Where It All Comes Together
Eisenberg, Michael B. – Library Media Connection, 2005
The focus of "Synthesis", the most visible part of the information problem-solving process, varies depending on the original task. Organizing information and presenting information are the two forms of Synthesis and they are very important for the students as they can save time and effort, and do a better job, by using technology in meaningful…
Descriptors: Information Skills, Problem Solving, Organization, Coordination
Capturing the Mainstream: Publisher-Based and Subject-Based Approval Plans in Academic Libraries.
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Schmidt, Karen A. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
A comparison of subject- and publisher-based book approval plans for academic libraries found publisher-based plans to be more successful for purchasing domestic publications, and subject-based plans for international ones. Library collections, organization, and vagaries of the publishing industry form the basis for selecting the plan which is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Library Acquisition
A Computerized Architecture Slide Classification for a Small University Collection.
Powell, Richard K. – 1990
This paper briefly outlines the process used to organize, classify, and make accessible a collection of architecture slides in the Architecture Resource Center at Andrews University in Michigan. The classification system includes the use of Art and Architecture Thesaurus subject headings, the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) concept…
Descriptors: Architecture, Art Materials, Cataloging, Classification
Serials Management--Some Dilemmas and Prospects.
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Carter, Ruth C. – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Examination of the challenges for serials management posed by rapid changes in technology places particular emphasis on issues relating to the bibliographic control of and access to serial publications. Problem areas are identified as organization for serials work, staffing, and the multiplication and specialization of serial publications.…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Conferences, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Awareness Project for Library Service for the Hearing Impaired.
Freese, Michele; And Others – Illinois Libraries, 1986
Theme issue reports on library service needs of deaf and hearing-impaired persons and describes library services for this group in New Jersey and Montgomery County, Maryland. The final report of the Awareness Project for Library Service for the Hearing Impaired in Illinois and resource information for librarians are also provided. (CDD)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Communication Aids (for Disabled), Grants, Hearing Impairments