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| Library Collection Development | 1 |
| Library Material Selection | 1 |
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| Biggs, Victor | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBiggs, Mary; Biggs, Victor – RQ, 1987
A survey of heads of academic library reference services gathered information on reference collection development. Findings included: (1) selection and weeding frequently are not guided by written policies; (2) empirical studies of use are almost nonexistent; and (3) online availability of sources is an important factor in selection. (20…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Surveys
