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Collection development in library and information science at ARL libraries

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Collection development in library and information science at ARL libraries

Little, Geoffrey ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8467-4149 (2011) Collection development in library and information science at ARL libraries. Collection Building, 30 (3). pp. 135-139. ISSN 0160-4953

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Abstract

Purpose – This paper seeks to discuss the results of a 2010 survey of LIS selectors at ARL institutions/libraries that do not support an ALA-accredited program to learn how and why LIS materials are collected at these institutions.

Design/methodology/approach – Collection development librarians completed a survey that asked them to describe their institution's selection policies, practices, and budgets for LIS materials, along with their roles as LIS selectors/subject specialists.

Findings – LIS collections primarily support librarians and staff in their daily work and ongoing professional development. However, most libraries' LIS collections budgets are comparatively small, selectors receive few requests for new materials, and collecting parameters vary by institution, but are limited in terms of subject, publisher, and audience. The majority of LIS selectors are also responsible for collection development in multiple subject areas and most engage in work outside collection development.

Originality/value – This is the first paper to explore collection development of library and information science materials outside dedicated library school libraries.

Divisions:Concordia University > Library
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Little, Geoffrey
Journal or Publication:Collection Building
Date:2011
ID Code:36016
Deposited By: Geoffrey Little
Deposited On:19 Oct 2011 17:45
Last Modified:25 Mar 2019 19:13
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