Collection development for the electronic library: A conceptual and organizational model
Abstract
The elements of a conceptual and organizational model for conducting systematic selection of electronic publications are presented. Refined at Mann Library over the past decade, the model is designed to develop staff expertise in selection of information resources across formats, and to ensure that the full impact of selections on every part of the library organization is anticipated at the time of selection. Described are the concept of information genres, the role of genre specialists, and a selection review board, the Electronic Resources Council, which is made up of representatives from throughout the library organization. The model is presented as a method of mainstreaming, or operationally and conceptually integrating, electronic publications into the library's resources and services.
Citation
Demas, S. (1994), "Collection development for the electronic library: A conceptual and organizational model", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 71-80. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047929
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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