The Organization of Collection Development: A Shift in the Organization Paradigm.

Creth, Sheila D.

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ERIC Number: EJ426061

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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The Organization of Collection Development: A Shift in the Organization Paradigm.

Creth, Sheila D.

Journal of Library Administration, v14 n1 p67-85 1991

Discusses collection development in research libraries and presents a model for organizing collection management that combines functional and team-based design principles. Traditional and new organization designs of university libraries are described, and collection development and management is defined in terms of reference and technical services. (three references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Administration, Library Collection Development, Library Services, Models, Organizational Change, Organizational Theories, Reference Services, Research Libraries, Teamwork

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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