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Main Author: Alsop, Justine
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 2007
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ782980
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  • Bridget Jones Meets Mr. Darcy: Challenges of Contemporary Fiction Alsop, Justine English Literature Librarians Fiction Literary Genres Library Services Libraries Surveys This exploratory study seeks to investigate the collection practices of English Literature librarians with regard to contemporary fiction, including popular genres such as detective fiction and "chick lit". Results of an online survey suggest literature librarians are increasingly receptive to the acquisition of popular genres and identify the importance of adding popular titles to the collection.