Building Collections through Purchase Suggestions in Academic Libraries |
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Authors: | Kathia Ibacache |
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Institution: | 1. University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, USAKathia.Ibacache@colorado.edu |
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Abstract: | AbstractThis research studies the fields contained in “Suggest a Purchase” forms from 100 university libraries, focusing on the data they can provide to subject specialists to make decisions about collection development. The research will consider whether the content of “Suggest a Purchase” forms may be used to aid subject specialists and collection development librarians to make decisions concerning the purchasing of books and other materials. Statistical evidence gathered through the “Suggest a Purchase” forms is analyzed to justify the relevancy of specific fields. The research examines whether patron-initiated purchases may offer data concerning collection gaps and trends in users’ needs. The paper concludes with recommendations for best practices in the design and content of patron suggestion forms. |
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Keywords: | Academic libraries collection development patron initiated purchases suggest a purchase program user driven acquisition |
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