亚洲大学和研究图书馆的藏书补充方针和实用指南

在文献载体类型不断发展，新技术的应用和检索手段在网络环境日益完善的情况下，传统的信息资源的更新、补充手段也面临许多新情况、新变化。 本文是美国ＥＢＳＣＯ公司信息部亚洲地区负责人戴维德在总结了美国和亚洲地区一些大学和研究图书馆面临网络环境下藏书补充采取的新的方针和手段的基础上，提出了一些建议供我们参考。 戴维德先生希望他的这篇论文能在本刊发表，考虑到其论文涉及新技术条件下的藏书补充问题，我们拟将其论文按原稿发表。作为一种尝试，请读者对此提出意见。

Collection Development Policies and Practical Guidelines for Academic and Research Libraries in Asia

This paper deals with the evaluation and selection aspects of collection development within Asian libraries. Collection development policies must be specific and usage studies conducted on a regular basis. New technology and access options along with budget restrictions are creating opprtunities for the networking of regional libraries. As institutions shift emphasis from the local library to the consortia, this directly impacts the policy for selecting materials, too. In light of these changes, the traditional method for purchasing information (and in what format it will be accessed)must be adapted to accept today's new realities. The goal of this paper is to encourage the leaders of today's libraries to actively participate in the creation of collection development policies that reflect not only the needs of their own organization and the consortia,but which focus on the ultimate users and their needs.