Restructuring collection development for empowerment and accountability
Abstract
Purpose
This article proposes describing the restructuring of collection development at the University of California Riverside University Libraries.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is based on the library's experience in changing to fund accounting.
Findings
The author describes the new system that has created more accountability for the materials budget.
Practical implications
As a result of the new system, faculty members are more aware of the budgeted amount for monographic purchases in their own area and whom they can contact with concerns or purchasing requests.
Originality/value
This article provides a model for restructuring collection development that other libraries can adapt.
Keywords
Citation
Wittenbach, S. (2005), "Restructuring collection development for empowerment and accountability", Collection Building, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 83-86. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604950510608249
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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