Collection Building: Volume 15 Issue 2
Table of contents
Using Choice as a collection assessment tool
Scott StebelmanExamines the use of Choice, a selection tool for academic libraries, at the Gelman Library at George Washington University, Washington DC. Describes a survey into the value of…
Nursing: a select bibliography of reference sources
Elizabeth BirnbaumProvides a bibliography of nursing and nursing‐related reference sources available in The Henry Birnbaum Library at Pace University. Lists bibliographies, biographical sources…
Sources for African language materials from the countries of anglophone Africa
Alfred KaganThere is a general lack of information on how to acquire materials in African languages outside the countries of origin. However, there are some very well‐established mechanisms…
Consequences of change: the evolution of collection development
Gordon Rowley, William K. BlackLibraries have experienced dramatic adjustments during the past decade as new directions have impacted the role of librarians, the users they serve, and the product they provide…
Student use of a reserve collection: a survey
Julie BanksFollowing the automation of the reserve system, Kent Library at Southeast Missouri State University decided to ascertain student use of the reserve collection via a survey…
Interview with Joan Grant, Director of Collection Services, Bobst Library, New York University
Kay Ann CassellJoan Grant discusses the Bobst Library’s approach to collection development including the selection of print resources, CD‐ROMs and electronic resources. Of particular interest…
Job hunting on the Internet
Britta HooperProvides an introduction to the job hunting resources available on the Internet. Gives details of basic Internet navigation from the home page of The New York Public Library…