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Peer reviewedSnow, Richard – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1996
Even though endorsements of written collection development policies abound in the professional literature, many academic libraries do not have them in place. Interviews with several Louisiana librarians reveal possible reasons for that disparity. Instead of spending time devising policies that quickly become inflexible and outdated, bibliographers…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Interviews, Librarian Attitudes
Pearl, Nancy – Library Journal, 1996
From 1963 to 1996, Director Charlie Robinson and Deputy Director Jean-Barry Molz led the Baltimore County Public Library, a system known for customer orientation, a philosophy of collection development heavily emphasizing best sellers, centralized materials selection, interchangeable adult and children's staff, and service fees. Upon retirement,…
Descriptors: Fees, Interviews, Librarians, Library Administrators
