Developing Language and Literature Collections in Academic Libraries: A Survey.

Sweetland, James H.; Christensen, Peter G.

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ERIC Number: EJ544710

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Publication Date: 1997

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Developing Language and Literature Collections in Academic Libraries: A Survey.

Sweetland, James H.; Christensen, Peter G.

Journal of Academic Librarianship, v23 n2 p119-25 Mar 1997

Reports on a 1995 survey of Wisconsin academic libraries regarding collection development practices for languages and literature. Results suggest that faculty control selection; approval plans have not taken over from personal selection; and local demand is emphasized over presumed quality as suggested by review magazines. (LRW)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Book Reviews, Higher Education, Languages, Library Collection Development, Library Expenditures, Library Material Selection, Library Surveys, Literature, Teacher Role

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Wisconsin

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