This paper describes the process whereby a university library investigated the value of its subject guides to its users. A literature review and surveys of library staff, library users and other libraries were carried out. Existing library subject guides and those of other higher education libraries were evaluated. The project team reported…

Disucusses local collection development tools available to librarians on their college or university campus, including syllabi; class discussion lists; departmental Web pages and pamphlets; departmental selfreports; centers for teaching excellence; university bookstore; library circulation figures; library consortia; and the Internet. (AEF)