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Main Authors: Biggs, Mary, Biggs, Victor
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1987
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ362614
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  • Reference Collection Development in Academic Libraries: Report of a Survey. Biggs, Mary Biggs, Victor Academic Libraries Library Collection Development Library Material Selection Library Surveys Reference Materials Tables (Data) A survey of heads of academic library reference services gathered information on reference collection development. Findings included: (1) selection and weeding frequently are not guided by written policies; (2) empirical studies of use are almost nonexistent; and (3) online availability of sources is an important factor in selection. (20 references) (Author/MES)