Collection Development Strategies for a University Center Library

Hurt, Charlene S.; Rein, Laura; Connors, Maureen S.; Walsh, John; Wu, Anna C.

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“…Lack of awareness about electronic resources and their selection in the library were some of the restrictions in collection development (Ameen and Haider, 2007). Faculty members and librarians should work more closely with each other for collection development (Strauch, 1990; Yang, 1991; Riggs, 1995; Hurt et al , 1995; Chu, 1995). In total, 50% of the physics department faculty members at the University of Minnesota actively participated in the “Book Acquisition Survey” for two weeks (Jensen, 2009).…”

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Research scholars and faculty members perception and participation in collection development of university libraries of Northern India – a comparative study

Singh

Mahajan

2021

GKMC

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Purpose This study aims to investigate research scholars’ and faculty members’ perception, participation in collection development, satisfaction with the adequacy of the library collection and challenges faced during the recommendation of resources in selected university libraries of Northern India. Design/methodology/approach The data was collected with the help of a structured questionnaire from the research scholars and faculty members from all disciplines of five universities of Northern India. The comparison between the researchers and faculty members was carried out within the university, as well as across the universities. A total of 652 questionnaires were distributed, out of which 465 filled questionnaires were finally selected for data analysis. The collected data was analyzed with the help of SPSS and the hypotheses were tested using Chi-square (χ²) test. Findings The survey results found significant differences in awareness of collection development policy (CDP), as well as the recommendation of resources (i.e. textbooks, reference books, journals and magazines and non-book materials) between the research scholars and faculty members across the libraries. However, no significant difference was found between the opinion of the research scholars and faculty members on the adequacy of library collection across the libraries. Research limitations/implications The study was limited to five university libraries of North India which included Maharishi Dayanand University (Rohtak) and Kurukshetra University (Kurukshetra) from the State of Haryana Panjab University from Union Territory of Chandigarh and Punjabi University (Patiala) and Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar) from the state of Punjab. Practical implications The outcomes of this study will undoubtedly help the library authorities and management to understand the awareness of users (i.e. research scholars and faculty members) about the collection development process such as CDP of the library, kind of resources recommend, their assessment on adequacy of different kind of resources and their ultimate satisfaction from it. Originality/value The study is an extensive survey about the perception and participation of research scholars and faculty members in the collection development process of their respective libraries and indicates their satisfaction from the library collection.

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Research scholars and faculty members perception and participation in collection development of university libraries of Northern India – a comparative study

Singh

Mahajan

2021

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“…No large-scale standard bibliography of diversity-related materials currently exists. Libraries using this means of assessment often created their own lists relying on library subject expertise and faculty input (Hurt et al, 1995). Delaney-Lehman (1996) noted that "an all-inclusive standard bibliography [of diversity related materials] did not exist" and that "developing a standard bibliography for a subject is an arbitrary task at best" (p. 30).…”

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Diversity collection assessment in large academic libraries

Ciszek

Young

2010

Collection Building

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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 performing this assessment in larger institutions.

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“…Although visitors often wonder aloud whether the open collection has been depleted by wholesale thefts of books, and some faculty are convinced that the materials are too vulnerable, this has not proven to be a serious problem except in certain specific subsets of the collection, and adjustment of collection development activities has reduced theft losses to a rate comparable with most other academic libraries. The original collection guidelines emphasized foundation books, undergraduate‐level materials, technology‐related books, and resources that would support the multicultural and diversity‐related mission and flavor of George Mason University (Hurt et al , 1995, p. 488). As time passed, a few problem areas became apparent.…”

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The Johnson Center Library at George Mason University

Gibson

Lockaby²

2007

Reference Services Review

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Purpose -This article sets out to discuss the Johnson Center Library, a gateway library in a multipurpose academic commons building first opened in 1996 at George Mason University, to identify the successes and limitations of this type of library concept, particularly in the context of more recent thinking about various types of information commons in libraries.Design/methodology/approach -Descriptive information is provided about the architecture and layout of the library, its collections and services. The final part of the article uses a lessons learned approach to identify key experiential and consensus-based observations of library staff, library administrators, and others about the changing mission of the library over a decade (1996)(1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001)(2002)(2003)(2004)(2005)(2006).Findings -The key findings of the authors focus on the need to revitalize the mission of the Johnson Center Library in order to move beyond the original gateway library concept. The findings also focus on the need to develop programmatic linkages with other stakeholders when a library facility is located in a multipurpose building; to create better architecturally defined spaces in order to enhance collection security; to design more flexible spaces that can be repurposed for changing needs in the networked environment.Originality/value -The paper discusses a different approach to library services, a variation on the information commons concept, and shows how library-as-place is still very significant because of the blending of the social and the academic lives of students, when a library is part of a blended social and academic student center such as the Johnson Center itself.

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Collection Development Strategies for a University Center Library

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Research scholars and faculty members perception and participation in collection development of university libraries of Northern India – a comparative study

Research scholars and faculty members perception and participation in collection development of university libraries of Northern India – a comparative study

Diversity collection assessment in large academic libraries

The Johnson Center Library at George Mason University

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