Collection development as a panacea for promoting effective use of: library resources in academic libraries

Atanda, Luqman

ISBN 10: 6137338215 / ISBN 13: 9786137338216

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2018

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56 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.13 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Collection development as a panacea for promoting effective use of: library resources in academic libraries
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6137338215
• ISBN 13: 9786137338216
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.13 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book discusses collection development as a panacea for promoting effective use of library resources in academic libraries. Various factors have to be taken into consideration while developing a qualitative collection for the benefit of the users. These factors include community analysis, policies, selection, acquisition, stock evaluation and weeding out of irrelevant resources. It is important to evaluate the collection to know how well the materials are currently meeting needs and how likely the collection are to continue meeting the needs of current and future users. Library professionals need to take utmost care in developing a balanced collection, which will enhance the quality of the academic libraries and promote effective use of the resources by its client.

About the Author

Atanda Luqman Ayanlola is my name, studied Library and Information Science at the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. Graduated with Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2008. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in 2012. Also pursuing Master Degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.