The Challenges in Developing Academic Library Collections.

Sankowski, Andrew

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Publication Date: 1987

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The Challenges in Developing Academic Library Collections.

Sankowski, Andrew

Catholic Library World, v58 n6 p269-72 May-Jun 1987

Defines collection development and discusses several issues related to this function in the academic library: (1) the importance of a collection development policy; (2) material selection; (3) faculty-library cooperation; (4) cooperation with other library departments; (5) weeding; and (6) effects of automation. Nine references are listed. (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Policy, Teacher Role

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Language: English

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