Electronic Resource
Collection evaluation: a foundation for collection development
(2005)
Bradford
:
Emerald
Collection building
24 (2005), S. 92-95
ISSN:
0160-4953
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Information Science and Librarianship
Notes:
Purpose - Proposes encouraging librarians to be more informed about the value of collection evaluations. Design/methodology/approach - Three examples of collection evaluation methods (user-centered evaluation, physical assessment, and specific subject support) are explored. Findings - Many strategies are available for evaluating collections, regardless of the kind of library or size of the collection. Evaluation allows librarians a more thorough knowledge of what already exists, what may be needed, and whether collection development goals are being achieved. Practical implications - Methods of meaningful collection evaluation are shared so that librarians may create an evaluation that will provide useful information to them in their library setting. Implications for successful future collection management, financial resource management, and effective format selection are discussed. Originality/value - Discussion that includes the "assessment of specific subject support" and "assessing and building specific subject collections" encourages librarians to recognize their major and minor collections, creatively assess those collection areas, and involve techniques or individuals who might guide them to specific subject materials.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01604950510608267
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