Collection development for new librarians: Advice from the trenches
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2004
Keywords
Case studies, Collection development, Liaison activities, Library resource selection, New librarians
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1016/j.lcats.2004.08.013
Abstract
There are many challenges facing new librarians in the academic environment, including collection development. This article analyzes the topic of collection development and how it relates to new professionals in the field of librarianship. The article contains a literature review of papers discussing the collection development curriculum in library and information science programs, expected skills required of collection development offices, and library training programs for new librarians. The article also provides practical advise by recent graduates and their collection development experiences. Topics of discussion include acclimation to a new environment, collection development policies and procedures, liaison work, resource selection, and time management. © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Library Collections, Acquisition and Technical Services, v. 28, no. 4, p. 397-409.
Scholar Commons Citation
Tucker, James Cory and Torrence, Matt, "Collection development for new librarians: Advice from the trenches" (2004). USF Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications. 19.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/lib_facpub/19
