Digital collection development for unique users: a veterinary medicine library’s approach

Author:

Hunter Marshall Derek

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present analysis of collection development in a specialized collection given the demand for electronic or online content. Design/methodology/approach – A review of research in digital collection development was conducted with particular emphasis on veterinary medicine or medical libraries. This article provides a critique of research on digital collection development as it pertains to a specialized collection from the perspective of a veterinary medicine librarian. Findings – As collection development tends toward a preference for electronic formats, many advantages for specialized user groups arise from purchasing electronic books. Originality/value – As there are many specialized library types, collection development differs according to user groups. As a veterinary medicine librarian, the author presents a profile of collection development for a specialized user group.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Library and Information Sciences

Reference9 articles.

1. American Veterinary Medical Association (2014), “COE accreditation policies and procedures: self study”, available at: www.avma.org/ProfessionalDevelopment/Education/Accreditation/Colleges/Pages/coe-pp-elements-of-the-self-study.aspx (accessed 20 August 2014).

2. Emery, J. and Stone, G. (2013), “Investigation of new content”, Library Technology Reports, Vol. 49 No. 2, pp. 10-15.

3. Grudzien, P. and Casey, A. (2008), “Do off-campus students use e-books?”, Journal of Library Administration, Vol. 48 Nos 3/4, pp. 455-466.

4. Murphy, S. , Bedard, M. , Crawley-Law, J. , Fagen, D. and Jette, J. (2005), “Standards for the academic veterinary medical library”, Journal of the Medical Library Association, Vol. 93 No. 1, pp. 130-132.

5. Nault, A. (2010), “Current issues and the veterinary medical library”, Public Services Quarterly, Vol. 6 No. 4, pp. 400-404.

Cited by 5 articles. 订阅此论文施引文献 订阅此论文施引文献,注册后可以免费订阅5篇论文的施引文献,订阅后可以查看论文全部施引文献

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3