In 2007-2008, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries conducted a large collection assessment project. The collection assessment committee identified several possible ways to conduct the collection assessment, one of which was using reports from the link resolver, SFX. The committee used several link resolver reports in conjunction with statistics from the Libraries' document delivery department to identify trends in journal usage among disciplines. The link resolver reports can help identify new journals for purchase and are useful for providing information on user behavior.
This article addresses what challenges are faced by the mid-career librarian and discusses what challenges these librarians face during their career path. The article also analyzes how mid-career librarians can deal with these challenges through career development and planning using self evaluation and assessment.
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