Overdue: Collection development and deselection projects for a faculty-selected collection

Hallam, Stephanie; Reel, Brad; Heisserer-Miller, R.

doi:10.1080/10691316.2021.1885548

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“…The issue of no one is responsible for building library collections supports (Kohlberger & Gadermaier, 2022) when he noted Effective selection depends on a successful partnership between each academic department and the Library. Faculty librarians, whose role it is to support academics, researchers and students, are responsible for developing collections in all formats in their designated subject fields informed by the collection development policy and collection analysis tools while the issue of selection of library collections haphazardly supports the view of (Hallam et al, 2021) who noted that the Faculty Librarians liaise with faculty members when making collection development decisions in line with the collection development policy. Together they determine priorities, decide which material should be acquired, which methods for delivery are most suitable, the number of copies to be purchased, and movement between library locations.…”

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Effect of Poor Implementation of Collection Development Policy In Federal Polytechnic Library, Nasarawa State

Kate

Keghtor

Terkimbi³

2022

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This study examined the effect of poor implementation of collection development policy in federal polytechnic library, Nasarawa state in central northern zone of Nigeria. Fou research questions guided the study. A survey design was adopted in carrying out the study. The total population for this study was (32) thirty-two librarians. The major instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The entire population of (32) thirty-two was sampled with questionnaires and only (26) twenty-six were all returned. Data was analyzed using frequency tables, simple percentages and means scores. From the analysis, the findings revealed that collection development policy is available but encompasses only the area of acquisition. resistance to change, worn out materials, inadequate professionals/Librarians, lack of cooperation from parent organization, problem of storage facilities, lack of funds, lack of collection development policy and duplication of titles are some of the major problems encountered in developing library collections. Based on the research findings, it was recommended that libraries should have a written collection development policy that will embrace selection, acquisition, weeding, gifts and exchanges, there should be constant staff training/orientation, librarians should consult with user community in order to have first-hand needs of their information, employment of qualified librarians, provision of space to enable the library have archives where they can deposit outdated materials. The study concluded that adequate and efficient evaluation of acquisition practices and collection development in federal polytechnic library, Nasarawa state and other libraries at large would effectively support librarians, lecturers and students research output.

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Effect of Poor Implementation of Collection Development Policy In Federal Polytechnic Library, Nasarawa State

Kate

Keghtor

Terkimbi³

2022

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“…In tandem with this, collection policies must be regularly revised to align with these changes. As highlighted by Hallam et al (2021), the process of updating collection policies requires striking a balance between collaboration and autonomy. This equilibrium can be achieved through the identification of best practices, a comprehensive understanding of archivist expertise, and the cultivation of trusting relationships with donors and users.…”

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Appraisal Practices in University Special Collections

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This exploratory and qualitative study examined the appraisal practices of archivists in university special collections, including how archivists define appraisal, decide what to keep and discard, apply a collection policy in their decision process, and contend with problematic aspects of the practice. The first part of this study examined the special collection policies of member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries in the United States. The collections' policies were analyzed using content analysis. The second part of the study explored the results of semi-structured interviews with archivists who conducted appraisals for their university special collections. Interview transcripts were analyzed using open coding, a method taken from grounded theory. The study found that appraisal is a complex, deeply interpersonal, and emotionally demanding task. Two central themes that emerged from the research were the significance of donor relations and the central role of collection policies. This study has several implications for the archival field. First, it found that archivists did not believe they were using any theory in their appraisals. However, the archivists were engaging in archival theory such as using a collection policy. This suggests a disconnect between education and practice. Conversely, the central role of the collection policy indicates that the field places more emphasis on this dimension. This study also found that the relationship between donors and archivists can be more complex than the literature suggests.

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Exploring Collection Development Policies at R1 Research University Libraries

Tokarz

2024

Collection Management

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Overdue: Collection development and deselection projects for a faculty-selected collection

Cited by 3 publications

References 7 publications

Effect of Poor Implementation of Collection Development Policy In Federal Polytechnic Library, Nasarawa State

Effect of Poor Implementation of Collection Development Policy In Federal Polytechnic Library, Nasarawa State

Appraisal Practices in University Special Collections

Exploring Collection Development Policies at R1 Research University Libraries

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