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Six Key Challenges for the Future of Collection Development.

Authors :
Atkinson, Ross
Source :
Library Resources & Technical Services. Oct2006, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p244-251. 8p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

This paper presents an overview of challenges facing collection development. It considers the evolving nature of collections and the main players in the information exchange process as well as outlines six key challenges intended to inform discussions at the Janus Conference, held in October 2005. These challenges can serve as catalyst for further discussion in the profession. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*COLLECTION development in libraries
*COLLECTION management (Libraries)
*LIBRARY acquisitions
*LIBRARY science
*LIBRARY administration
*INFORMATION science
*INFORMATION retrieval
*INFORMATION services
*CONFERENCES & conventions
*MANAGEMENT information systems

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00242527
Volume :
50
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Library Resources & Technical Services
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22421813
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5860/lrts.50n4.244
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