Organization for collection development in medium-sized academic libraries

A survey of medium-sized academic libraries was conducted to ascertain their organizational structure for collection development, and its effect on the activities performed. Two survey instruments were developed, one for chief collection development officers, and one for librarians with collection development responsibilities. The study revealed that librarians defer collection development to other responsibilities and perform few of the activities they feel are desirable for collection development. Librarians in separate collection development departments were less likely to defer collection development to other activities, and performed more collection development activities than their colleagues in other types of libraries. It was recommended that a library of this size locate librarians with primary assignments in collection development in departments established for that purpose.     

A dual approach to assessing collection development and acquisitions for academic libraries

With a growing interest in evaluating the effectiveness of libraries, it is increasingly important that libraries find efficient ways to evaluate the collection development and acquisitions process. This requires a dual approach to explore both what was collected and actually used and also what was not collected which should have been. This study presents a way that both of these areas can be studied for smaller academic libraries and suggests ways these results can be interpreted and used to reallocate scarce budgetary resources or provide evidence for more funds for further developing the collection.     

Highlights of the collection development librarians of academic libraries discussion group

The Collection Development Discussion Group, moderated by Eric Carpenter (Oberlin College), focused on two primary topics: “The Role of Faculty in Collection Development” and “Performance Evaluation.”     

Romance novels in american public libraries: A study of collection development practices

In library literature, the collection of romance novels has produced a fairly vociferous debate that has not surrounded other genres. However, there is relatively little in the literature that examines current practices. The authors conducted a national survey, asking libraries how they acquired romance novels for their libraries, what their proportional expenditures were for romance, and the extent of their romance collections. Responses suggested that libraries in general have sizeable romance collections. Some libraries do indeed have smaller collections and spend little or no money on the romance genre. Little is known about public libraries' collection development practices for any genre, and these results help fill that gap in the library literature. Results also suggest that library and information science education, beyond supporting leisure reading, ought to emphasize the roles that leisure reading serves for readers.     

信息技术条件下高校图书馆馆藏变化

概略分析了传统高校图书馆馆藏特点，并论述了信息技术的发展对图书馆的冲击，认为面对信息技术的发展，高校图书馆应改变传统的藏书模式，制定新的藏书战略。     

吉林省普通高等学校图书馆评估工作效果分析

本文围绕《普通高等学校图书馆规程（修订）》的贯彻落实所开展的图书馆评估工作，简述了其对高校图书馆工作所带来的影响和变化。     

论高校图书馆人才管理的动态平衡

探讨了流动机制与动态管理对高校图书馆人才管理的平衡作用，提出了高校图书馆人才管理动态平衡的模式与具体实施的措施。     

Information systems and collection development in public libraries

Collection development in public libraries is performed by one or more librarians who make use of a variety of selection tools. Computers and information systems are becoming increasingly important tools for selectors because they offer alternatives for assessing user needs, for gathering information about published materials, and for obtaining materials quickly. This paper describes a case study of twelve public library systems, the tasks they perform, and the sources they use in collection development. The selectors reported satisfaction with their jobs, increasing reliance upon information systems and electronic resources, and the need for system improvements to support selection for local collections in a publishing climate responsive to popular taste.     

SoLoMo环境下高校图书馆的转变与发展

介绍了SoLoMo的概念和特征及其对高校图书馆发展与变革的影响,指出了在SoLoMo环境下高校图书馆应充分利用社交网络工具、本地化服务和移动化的优势,开展特色服务,实现图书馆与学习者之间的无缝互动。     

How students use their libraries: A case study of four academic libraries

The purpose of this study was to explore the similarities and differences in student behavior in or uses of four academic libraries in the greater New York City area. Using on-site observations and semistructured interviews, the authors collected data about resources and tools used by students as well as their academic and nonacademic activities and contributing factors. Across all four libraries, the study identified that students were actively engaged in academic pursuits utilizing multiple library resources while working with print and digital tools. Students were also observed resting, eating, and engaging in other nonacademic activities. The variations in student behaviors across the four libraries can be explained by contextual variables that influence students' behavior in a library, including student demographics, academic requirements, work habits, and disciplinary affiliations.     

Price of materials and collection development in larger public libraries

Questionnaires were sent to public library systems in the 200 largest cities in the United States to learn more about the role of price in the selection of materials. A 34 percent response rate yielded 67 usable responses. When ranked on a scale from 1 to 7, with 7 being least important, list price had a median ranking of 5, while likely community demand was ranked 1. When faced with price increases, these collection developers tended to select fewer duplicates, fewer periodical and annual publications, and fewer nonbook items. About 26 percent of those responding had adopted an informal or formal price ceiling for selections. About 66 percent of these librarians were likely be more price conscious when selecting nonbook items. Price ceilings for categories and formats are discussed.     

湖南省高校图书馆虚拟馆藏建设调查与分析

论文通过对湖南省高校图书馆虚拟馆藏建设的调查和分析，总结了其中存在的问题，并提出一些改进的建议。     

论高校图书馆讲座的可持续发展

高校图书馆开展讲座服务工作必须在讲座的定位、选题、组织等方面狠下功夫,方能确保其可持续发展。