Collection Development in Foreign Literatures at Medium-Sized Academic Libraries.

Schreiner-Robles, Rebecca

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ERIC Number: EJ372352

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Publication Date: 1988

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Collection Development in Foreign Literatures at Medium-Sized Academic Libraries.

Schreiner-Robles, Rebecca

Library Resources and Technical Services, v32 n2 p139-47 Apr 1988

A survey of 29 medium-sized academic libraries gathered data on collection development methods in foreign literatures including the language and academic background of the bibliographer; bases of selection decisions; acquisition rates for French, German, and Spanish literature as compared to English/American literature; acquisition practices; and library users. The questionnaire is appended. (14 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Language Books, Higher Education, Library Acquisition, Library Collection Development, Library Material Selection, Library Surveys, Literature, Questionnaires

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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