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The Elusive Core Collection
Titel:
The Elusive Core Collection
Auteur:
Mowry, Beth
Verschenen in:
College and undergraduate libraries
Paginering:
Jaargang 11 (2004) nr. 2 pagina's 1-15
Jaar:
2004-12-21
Inhoud:
This paper revisits the concept of a core collection for college libraries. Is there a set of books which should be in every college library collection? Does anyone know what it is? As state university libraries become more integrated within their university systems, perhaps the notion of a list of indispensable titles is no longer relevant. In the University System of Georgia, for example, it might be assumed that at least one of its 34 institutions could supply nearly any book requested, and that it will be delivered quickly enough. Yet, the idea of core titles in each library still seems important, not only for the convenience of having valued books on the shelves, but also because “core” suggests books of importance. In this paper, the author looks at one likely source of “core titles”-lists of best books published in library journals-and examines the rate at which they have been purchased by six state universities. Percentages of titles purchased from best book lists will be compared with percentages of titles purchased from Choice's Outstanding Academic Books, Books for College Libraries, 3rd edition, and Best Books for Academic Libraries, 2002.
Uitgever:
Routledge
Bronbestand:
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
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