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Canon Formation, Library Collections, and the Dilemma of Collection Development.
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Cyzyk, Mark – College and Research Libraries, 1993
The canons of literature, and their relationship to research, scholarship, and collection development are discussed, arguing that a dilemma exists for the collection development officer between neglecting possible important future materials or collecting such items to the detriment of current research needs. (18 references/notes) (EA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Citations (References), Cultural Context, Evaluation Criteria