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Main Author: Thomas, Lawrence
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1987
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ363808
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  • Tradition and Expertise in Academic Library Collection Development. Thomas, Lawrence Academic Libraries College Environment College Faculty Cost Effectiveness Higher Education Library Administration Library Collection Development Library Role Needs Assessment Power Structure School Policy Examines the question of whether faculty or librarians should have primary responsibility for collection development in academic libraries. The findings of recent collection evaluations are presented, and the need for cost effective collection policies that combine the expertise of faculty and librarians is discussed. (16 references) (CLB)