Showing papers in "Collection Building in 2010"
TL;DR: The paper encourages librarians at larger academic libraries to rethink how the collections are assessed for diversity needs, and illustrates methods useful in determining the diversity of a collection.
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to examine the methods of diversity‐related collection assessment useful for large academic libraries.Design/methodology/approach – Several examples of diversity‐related collection assessment (circulation and use statistics, WorldCat Collection Analysis, comparison to standard bibliographies, focus groups, patron interviews and surveys, stewardship letters, and a diversity collection development statement) are explored.Findings – Libraries wishing to assess a collection for diversity should have a clear definition of diversity in place before assessment. Many collection assessment methods useful for determining the diversity of a collection are not applicable for large libraries. Additional tools may need to be developed to facilitate this type of assessment in the future, especially at large libraries.Originality/value – The paper encourages librarians at larger academic libraries to rethink how the collections are assessed for diversity needs, and illustrates methods useful in ...
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TL;DR: The problems LIS postgraduate students face in accessing e‐resources in Makerere University, Uganda are presented and discussed specifically to present and discuss specifically the problems they face.
Abstract: Purpose – This paper is part of the study that was conducted to analyse the LIS postgraduate e‐resources seeking behaviour in Makerere University, Uganda. Its purpose is to present and discuss specifically the problems LIS postgraduate students face in accessing e‐resources.Design/methodology/approach – Survey research techniques were used in which the data collected using structured questionnaires were carefully handled and analysed using the Excel computer program to generate the frequencies, percentages and pie charts.Findings – The respondents have positive attitudes towards e‐resources utilization and they indicated varied problems faced in e‐resources utilization and proposed different strategies to improve on e‐resources in the University. Among the problems identified are: slow Internet connectivity, inadequate networked computers, lack of access to low cost printers in the library, using advanced search strategies of most databases and lack of awareness of most of the e‐resources.Originality/valu...
39 citations
TL;DR: It was found that growth doubled within the last four years of the time series, with ±100 resources being added annually in the same period.
Abstract: Purpose – This paper seeks to provide recent case study evidence for the remarkable growth of electronic resources in academic library collections and to analyze growth patterns and impacts.Design/methodology/approach – A case study reviewed electronic resources growth at the University of Saskatchewan Library over a 12‐year time series, from 1996‐1997 to 2007‐2008. The researcher collected data from the library's databases A‐Z lists over the time series, compiled statistics and growth rates for both net holdings and new acquisitions, then analyzed and contextualized the results.Findings – The study reveals three electronic resources growth or development stages corresponding to advances in electronic resource types – i.e. bibliographic, full text and reference – and a pattern of sustained rapid growth. It was found that growth doubled within the last four years of the time series, with ±100 resources being added annually in the same period. Both internal and external events impacted on growth. Just as in...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors determine whether aggregator packages might be appropriate to replace or supplement print collections in business and nursing, and identify e-book equivalents for print books acquired for an academic library's collections.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine whether aggregator packages might be appropriate to replace or supplement print collections in business and nursing, it aims to identify e‐book equivalents for print books acquired for an academic library's collections.Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides a list of the library's acquisitions in two disciplines checked against e‐book aggregators' holdings. The comparison is analyzed and discussed.Findings – The results confirm findings of a previous study showing that less than one‐third of print books acquired for this library's nursing and business collections have e‐book equivalents available from aggregators, so the aggregators' holdings do not strongly match the library's collecting profile.Research limitations/implications – The present study applies previous research to a different type of collection, and tests previous conclusions.Originality/value – This paper contributes to assessment of the value of e‐book collections for academic ...
19 citations
TL;DR: An overview of the challenges imposed on libraries by the presence of digital resources is provided, which can be divided into three areas: technical issues, organisational issues and legal issues.
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to provide an overview of the challenges imposed on libraries by the presence of digital resources.Design/methodology/approach – The paper reviews the main challenges and key issues of digital archiving from the point of view of librarians.Findings – Information technology and the presence of the web are challenging the role of librarians in preserving library materials for future generations. Preserving digital resources is not going to be the same as preserving traditional resources and is absolutely a new responsibility for digital librarians. They are facing many new issues and concerns in digital preservation. These issues can be divided into three areas: technical issues, organisational issues and legal issues.Originality/value – The paper provides insights into the current issues and challenges in digital archiving.
15 citations
TL;DR: The case study shows that the collection mapping method can provide useful information on a library's subject‐based collections and shows how to gather data on subject‐ based collections and their usage.
Abstract: Purpose – This article aims to illustrate a technique to map, evaluate and describe subject‐based collections. The method was designed in collaboration among Finnish university libraries. The case study seeks to describe the application of this method in a multidisciplinary university library.Design/methodology/approach – This case study presents the collection mapping method and its application in Tampere University Library, and shows how to gather data on subject‐based collections and their usage.Findings – The case study shows that the method can provide useful information on a library's subject‐based collections. Using this information the library can describe and develop its collections and also present the results on the subject‐based collections to the faculties concerned.Originality/value – The article describes Tampere University Library's application of the method which makes it possible to map, evaluate and describe the library's collections.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify the current status of collection development organizational patterns and make a comparative analysis of the four central university libraries of Uttar Pradesh (UP) i.e. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Allahabad University (ALU), and Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (BBRAU).
Abstract: Purpose – The main purpose of the study is to identify the current status of collection development organizational patterns and to make a comparative analysis of collection development organizational patterns of the four central university libraries of Uttar Pradesh (UP) i.e. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Allahabad University (ALU) and Baba Bhim Rao Ambedkar University (BBRAU).Design/methodology/approach – A well structured questionnaire was administered to the librarians and acquisitions librarians of the four central university libraries under study.Findings – It has been found that there is a conspicuous difference between the two categories and that the newly centralized universities are lagging far behind the old centralized universities in collection development organizational patterns.Research limitations/implications – The present study consists only of collection development organizational patterns in central university libraries of UP. The scope of the study ca...
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors look at the nature of funding for collection development activities at Chancellor College Library, University of Malawi, and see how that impacts on the collection development activity of the institution.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at the nature of funding for collection development activities at Chancellor College Library, University of Malawi, and see how that impacts on the collection development activities of the institution.Design/methodology/approach – A case study methodological approach was used, coupled with a review of the literature, annual financial reports and acquisition statistics.Findings – The results of the study show that funding for collection development activities at Chancellor College Library was inadequate and that inadequacy of funding had seriously affected the library's collection development activities. Due to the prevailing conditions, the library had been forced to rely on donations and exchanges as the principal means of growing its collection.Practical implications – The study recommends some practical interventions, which, if implemented, could ease the financial difficulties Chancellor College Library faces. The interventions include lobbying for an inc...
12 citations
TL;DR: This paper examined the scope and importance of the new Chinese local gazetteers collection through reviewing relevant regulations, policies and guidelines regarding compilation of new Chinese gazettesers, and randomly examining over 30 provincial, city and county gazeteers.
Abstract: Purpose – New (post‐1949) Chinese local gazetteers are one of the major primary resources for contemporary China Studies in the field of history, social sciences, humanities and sciences. Major research libraries in North America have collected them; however, the research value of this series of publications has not yet fully explored. This paper aims at examining how new local gazetteers have been compiled, the scope of their content and research value, and how scholars have used them.Design/methodology/approach – The paper explores the scope and importance of the new Chinese local gazetteers collection through reviewing relevant regulations, policies and guidelines regarding compilation of the new local gazetteers, and randomly examining over 30 provincial, city and county gazetteers.Findings – The paper provides a detailed account of publishing history of this collection; rich and unique research information available; and approaches to collection development, including utilizing digitized gazetteers b...
11 citations
TL;DR: The importance of rare materials for academic libraries, including developments since the arrival of the internet and the effects of declining library budgets, is summarized.
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to summarize the importance of rare materials for academic libraries, including developments since the arrival of the internet and the effects of declining library budgets.Design/methodology/approach – The authors reviewed the literature on the subject coupled with their experiences with collection development.Findings – Collecting rare materials remains important for scholarly research, though harder to justify during a period of budget stringency. Academic libraries should discover creative ways to discover and add rare materials to their collections. Rare materials require special expertise in their acquisition, processing, storage, and use. Digitization is making rare materials more accessible but cannot substitute for the use of the originals in all cases.Practical implications – The authors provide a summary of recent thought on the status of rare materials in academic libraries – for libraries that include such collections or for those interested in increasing their holdin...
TL;DR: The usefulness of gifts to university library resource development is underscored by the quality and currency of the 2,462 volumes of materials received during the study period.
Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to examine the trend of resource development at the University of Calabar Library, using gift items received from 2005 to 2009.Design/methodology/approach – The study adopts a descriptive research design based on survey. Relevant documents, including gift and donation files, acquisition records and library accession registers, were examined and analysed to provide answers to questions relating to study objectives.Findings – The usefulness of gifts to university library resource development is underscored by the quality and currency of the 2,462 volumes of materials received during the study period. Furthermore, the impact that collaborative donor efforts could make towards supporting university library resource development in the information age is highlighted. Associated problems included deficiency in subject coverage, foreign language materials, irregular giving patterns as well as an increasing tendency towards electronic resources acquisition where manual procedures are avai...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors study the readiness of academic researchers in history in Moroccan universities to change their habits and ways of accessing old manuscript collections from direct access to on/offline access to digitized versions of the same documents.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the readiness of academic researchers in history in Moroccan universities to change their habits and ways of accessing old manuscript collections from direct access to on/offline access to digitized versions of the same documents.Design/methodology/approach – A survey was conducted with a sample population of about 30 researchers, both students and teachers. This survey used a questionnaire distributed directly.Findings – This user study came to the conclusion that though people appreciate the possible existence of a digital library for manuscripts (on‐ or offline), they have some hesitation to use it solely because they are afraid of losing a precious and fruitful human interaction with the private holders of manuscript collections.Research limitations/implications – The study is considered as a basis for future studies that could enhance the concepts and the methods. The limitations in this research are mainly due to the local scope of the survey.Originali...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe Qatar's Education City's six university libraries, their international patrons, collections, and services, and provide in depth information for the Qatar Foundation, university and library administrators of main and branch campuses related to future e-licensing, collections acquisitions, and staffing.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe Qatar's Education City's six university libraries, their international patrons, collections, and servicesDesign/methodology/approach – The paper provides analysis of the data provided by various parties related to patrons, collections and services of the six university libraries in Qatar's Education during the calendar year of 2009Findings – Education City's six branch libraries successfully support the needs of their patrons' curriculum and research needs especially in the e‐resourcesOriginality/value – This research provides in‐depth information for the Qatar Foundation, university and library administrators of main and branch campuses related to future e‐licensing, collections acquisitions, and staffing
TL;DR: In this paper, a case study of the legal disposition of a large Federal Documents Collection in an offsite storage facility is presented. Butler et al. examine specific steps in a project plan for relocation and disposition of Federal Documents received under the Federal Depository Library Program.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a reflective analysis of project planning for the legal disposition of a large Federal Documents Collection in an off‐site storage facility.Design/methodology/approach – This paper provides a case study.Findings – This paper examines specific steps in a project plan for relocation and disposition of Federal Documents received under the Federal Depository Library Program.Originality/value – The paper contributes to the discussion of library space needs, the disposition of tangible resources in an increasingly electronic age and the challenges libraries face in managing collections.
TL;DR: In this article, a case study of a specialty collection implementation: lesbian fiction, in the Barnard College Library is presented, where a collection profile was created to assess the current state of collection, and then a checklist was developed to serve as a collection development tool.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of a specialty collection implementation: lesbian fiction, in the Barnard College Library.Design/methodology/approach – The study employs a multistep approach to implement the development of a lesbian fiction collection. First, a collection profile was created to assess the current state of collection, and then a checklist was developed to serve as a collection development tool.Findings – The collection profile provides important information for the collection development process. Consistent subject heading access control is essential for collection assessment and maintenance.Practical implications – The collection proposal and the suggestions drawn by the study were adopted by Barnard Library for collection development and maintenance. The methodology applied and the resources consulted in the study can serve as references for academic librarians with similar collection development goals.Originality/value – Very few studies have been done to ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the availability and features of Latin American and Spanish online videos available through video vendors and other providers to US academic libraries and conclude that the Spanish and Latin American online video marketplace for academic libraries is still emerging, especially for those video vendors located abroad.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the availability and features of Latin American and Spanish online videos available through video vendors and other providers to US academic libraries.Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines US, Spanish, and Latin American video vendors that offer online videos about and/or are produced in Latin America and Spain. The study focuses on: content, technical aspects, and terms of purchase. For video vendors providing digital delivery systems, searching capabilities and special features are also analyzed. The paper also evaluates video providers interested in working with academic libraries. The availability of videos integrated in major multimedia databases is also explored.Findings – The paper concludes that the Spanish and Latin American online video marketplace for academic libraries is still emerging, especially for those video vendors located abroad. The relatively small number of offerings are mostly documentaries. Streaming via internet protoco...
TL;DR: The purpose of this paper is to assist music selectors at academic and public libraries by providing resources useful for selecting popular sound recordings, while emphasizing the ongoing need for monitoring trends and new releases in popular music.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assist music selectors at academic and public libraries by providing resources useful for selecting popular sound recordings, while emphasizing the ongoing need for monitoring trends and new releases in popular music.Design/methodology/approach – This paper identifies key resources to aid the selection of popular music recordings, beginning with the challenges unique to popular music. The resources are divided into four major sections: online tools, print tools, periodical tools, and staying current.Findings – Popular music is widely collected by libraries, yet selection and acquisition is made difficult by the numerous genres and constant rotation of popular artists and albums. The utilization of a variety of online and print resources is ideal in order to build or maintain a well‐stocked popular music collection.Originality/value – This paper offers guidance to librarians responsible for sound recordings. No previous discussions of music selection have considere...
TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of exchange rates of foreign currencies on the material budget in the libraries in India were studied and a comparison of inflation rate pertaining to serial price is done with the general rate of inflation in India.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the effects of exchange rates of foreign currencies on the material budget in the libraries in India.Design/methodology/approach – A sample of journals costing in foreign currency was selected for the purpose of study. A comparison of inflation rate pertaining to serial price is done with the general rate of inflation in India.Findings – The paper finds that exchange rates of foreign currencies have extensive impact on the acquisitions budget of the libraries in India.Practical implications – Academic institutions may protect the buying powers of the libraries while allocating funds, keeping in mind the strengthening or weakening of Indian Rupee in comparison to foreign currencies.Originality/value – This is one of the comprehensive studies on the impact of foreign exchange on subscription in Indian libraries system.
TL;DR: The 2009 Charleston Conference report as mentioned in this paper discusses new directions in many areas of collection development, including trends in e-books, user-driven acquisitions, preservation of materials, and working with vendors.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the highlights of the 2009 Charleston Conference.Design/methodology/approach – The paper documents the presentations given at the conference.Findings – The Charleston Conference report discusses new directions in many areas of collection development, including trends in e‐books, user‐driven acquisitions, preservation of materials, and working with vendors.Practical implications – The report discusses new ideas and new directions in many areas of collection development that alert librarians to changes on the horizon.Originality/value – This paper is of interest to library and information management professionals.
TL;DR: An annotated bibliographic resource guide for scholars researching Larry Heinemann, an author whose novels are frequently studied in association with Vietnam War literature is provided in this article, where interviews and literary criticism spanning 32 years of his career are annotated.
Abstract: Purpose – This article's aim is to provide an annotated bibliographic resource guide for scholars researching Larry Heinemann, an author whose novels are frequently studied in association with Vietnam War literature.Design/methodology/approach – Searches were performed using a variety of bibliographic databases in literature and library science and the world wide web to discover interviews and literary criticism spanning 32 years of Heinemann's career.Findings – Though often controversial, Heinemann's works represent a significant and provocative study in the literature of the Vietnam War. Major themes in the literary criticism and interviews annotated emphasize the vulnerabilities of the working‐class, how returning and traumatized veterans reincorporate into society, American myths’ role in fiction, and gendering of enemies.Originality/value – No other annotated bibliography currently exists for those interested in researching or collecting Larry Heinemann's texts.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors introduce librarians who are not necessarily music specialists to four books on a subset of American popular song literature (the American songbook or “standards”), all of which assume some degree of musical literacy on the reader's part.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce librarians who are not necessarily music specialists to four books on a subset of American popular song literature (“the American songbook” or “standards”), all of which assume some degree of musical literacy on the reader's part. This assumption sets these books apart from most writing on the subject, and the paper suggest reasons why this is the case.Design/methodology/approach – The books are grouped into pairs. The first two books are by a single author whose previous scholarship may make his interest in the American songbook seem surprising. In the other pair the second book is both a continuation of the first and a response to it. In both pairs the earlier book breaks new ground.Findings – All four books should be regarded as essential parts of a library's music literature collection. The first book discussed is more technical than the others, but its pioneering status makes it a landmark.Originality/value – The author's research indicates that the...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the collaborative collection development initiative undertaken by the Indonesia Social Equity Project (SEP) and examine practical issues that arose while building the library collection as a librarian/faculty collaboration, with the added element of having been conducted within a multicultural context.
Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the collaborative collection development initiative undertaken by the Indonesia Social Equity Project.Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a brief history and descriptive analysis of an international collection development project.Findings – The paper examines practical issues that arose while building the library collection as a librarian/faculty collaboration, with the added element of having been conducted within a multicultural context.Originality/value – Similar case studies describing international collection development projects are rare in the literature. The article is of interest to librarians researching issues related to cross‐cultural collaboration.