The Role of the Special Collection in the Academic Library.

Gakobo, J.

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Role of the Special Collection in the Academic Library.

Gakobo, J.

International Library Review, v17 n4 p405-18 Oct 1985

Description of services and functions of special collections as found in the academic library covers criteria for acquisition of materials, categorization of formats, role of special collections in promoting university scholarship and research, archival and repository functions, and administration and policy. A 12-item bibliography is included. (Footnotes) (EJS)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Library Role, Library Services, Policy

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