Collection Development in the Digital Age
Collection Development in the Digital Age by Maggie Fieldhouse is a comprehensive edited collection published by Facet Publishing on December 20, 2011. This 256-page book is presented in English and offers insights from both practitioners and academics regarding modern collection development in libraries. It addresses the evolving landscape of collection strategies and highlights the importance of active engagement from professionals in this field.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of key themes, including a conceptual framework that reviews existing literature, trends in library supply such as outsourcing, and the impact of electronic resources like the open access movement and e-books. The collection also emphasizes the significance of user engagement and the development of commercial skills in maintaining effective collections. This work serves as a valuable resource for LIS students and practitioners involved in collection development across various types of libraries, including academic, public, and special libraries.
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This topical edited collection is cross-sectoral and international in scope, drawing together the perspectives of practitioners and academics at the forefront of modern collection development. They explore how practitioners can take an active role influencing strategy in this new environment, draw on case studies that illustrate the key changes in context, and consider how collection development might evolve in the future.
The collection is divided into four sections looking at the key themes:
• The conceptual framework including a review of the literature
• Trends in library supply such as outsourcing and managing suppliers
• Trends in electronic resources including the open access movement and e-books
• Making and keeping your collection effectively including engaging with the user-community and developing commercial skills.
Readership: LIS students and all practitioners involved in collection development and management in academic, school, public, commercial and other special libraries.
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