Cooperative Collection Development
Cooperative Collection Development by Donald B. Simpson, published by Taylor & Francis Group on December 12, 2019, is a comprehensive examination of cooperative collection development programs. This 104-page book explores both formal and nonformal agreements, analyzing effective strategies for establishing a cooperative collection agenda. It addresses key issues such as the economical use of library funds, delivery mechanisms, and the impact of the Internet on library patron expectations.
Readers will find a detailed discussion on how interlibrary loans can enhance collection development and the potential future of libraries in funding large digital record storehouses. The book delves into topics relevant to education, library and information science, and allied health services, providing insights into the evolving landscape of library collections. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the dynamics of library collaboration and resource sharing.
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This book, first published in 1998, examines formal cooperative collection development programs as well as nonformal agreements. It analyses the most effective mechanisms for establishing a cooperative collection agenda, including making the most economical use of library funds; inadequate delivery mechanisms; and the effects of the Internet on the expectations of library patrons and how interlibrary loans can help. It concludes that a library’s collection development future may lie in providing financial subsidies to fund large storehouses of digital records.
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