Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection
Title | Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Suzanne M. Ward |
Publisher | American Library Association |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0838912982 |
Is your institution’s library bursting at the seams with books that have not been touched for decades, microfilm that nobody uses, and print journals that have been superseded by electronic access? Have you wondered how best to identify what physical material to retain and what to withdraw to maintain an inviting collection of relevant material for your users? Then it’s time to rightsize! Ward identifies the challenges and proposes solutions to shaping physical collections for today’s academic library. Filled with sage advice and ready-to-implement guidance, this book Introduces the concept of rightsizing, a strategic and largely automated approach that uses continuous assessment to identify the no- and low-use materials in the collectionWalks you through crafting a rightsizing plan, from developing withdrawal criteria and creating discard lists to managing workflow and disposing of withdrawn materialsShows how to identify stakeholders, plus strategies for winning them overOffers tips for working with consortial partners on collaborative print retention projectsDiscusses how growing electronic collections can enhance legacy print collectionsAdvises what to do with print journals after your library licenses perpetual access rights to the electronic equivalentLooks ahead to the future of physical collections in academic librariesBy learning how to rightsize, you will ensure that your institution’s collection meets the needs of your library’s users.
Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection
Title | Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Suzanne M. Ward |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2014 |
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Ward identifies the challenges and proposes solutions to shaping physical collections for today's academic library.
Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection
Title | Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Suzanne M. Ward |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | Academic libraries |
ISBN | 9780838993392 |
"The second edition reflects the continuing growth of shared print programs and the increasing urgency to preserve at-risk titles as libraries reduce their physical collections"--
Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection
Title | Rightsizing the Academic Library Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Mary E. Miller |
Publisher | American Library Association |
Pages | 179 |
Release | 2021-06-22 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0838993869 |
By learning how to rightsize, you will ensure that both the collection and your institution's available physical spaces meet the needs of your library's users.
Measuring the Book Circulation Use of a Small Academic Library Collection
Title | Measuring the Book Circulation Use of a Small Academic Library Collection PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Kane |
Publisher | Association of Research Libr |
Pages | 100 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN |
The Academic Library in the United States
Title | The Academic Library in the United States PDF eBook |
Author | Mark L. McCallon |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 295 |
Release | 2022-09-26 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0786495871 |
This book advances the belief that the library--more than any other cultural institution--collects, curates and distributes the results of human thought. Essays broaden the debate about academic libraries beyond only professional circles, promoting the library as a vital resource for the whole of higher education. Topics range from library histories to explorations of changing media. Essayists connect modern libraries to the remarkable dream of Alexandria's ancient library--facilitating groundbreaking research in every imaginable field of human interest, past, present and future. Academic librarians who are most familiar with historical traditions are best qualified to promote the library as an important aspect of teaching and learning, as well as to develop resources that will enlighten future generations of readers. The intellectual tools for compelling, constructive conversation come from the narrative of the library in its many iterations, from the largest research university to the smallest liberal arts or community college.
Library Programs and Services
Title | Library Programs and Services PDF eBook |
Author | Stacey Greenwell |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 361 |
Release | 2023-06-15 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1440878706 |
The ninth edition of this popular overview of the various programs and services offered by libraries offers best practice and useful tips for implementing them effectively. Building on the strong foundation of the previous editions, award-winning author G. Edward Evans returns with a new co-author, Stacey Greenwell, for this update that combines their signature style of textbook readability, informality, and sometimes humor, as well as their knack for balancing foundational topics and new trends. A new feature in this edition is the incorporation of the concept of "library social work" through "Social Work Connections" sidebars in each chapter. Anecdotes throughout the text and "Career Connections" sidebars offer practical advice and specific current examples. Greenwell and Evans have combined several chapters from the previous edition and expanded discussions of new trends while retaining and updating the fundamentals. The ninth edition is a welcome update for library and information science courses and a valuable handbook for public services librarians.