scholarly journals EVALUATION OF E-RESOURCES IN MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: A USER-CENTRED APPROACH TOWARDS COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 01 (02) ◽  
pp. 06-11
Author(s):  
Maheswari S ◽  
Aravind S
Keyword(s):  
Collection Development ◽  
University Library

scholarly journals Ideology Contestation in Management of University Library Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-194
Author(s):  
Nurdin Laugu
Keyword(s):  
Research Data ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Library Directors ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
University Library ◽  
Library Development ◽  
Three Stages

Library collection development is mostly studied as professionalism based on a positivistic paradigm neglecting constructivist based paradigm. This constructivist base is reflected in various factors, such as ideology and commodification, which influence collection development. This research aims to investigate ideological contestation and commodification of institutions and audiences related to the collection development of Muhammadiyah University library. The ideological contestation was examined using Giddens’ structuration and Bourdieu’s habitus. The research data was collected from interviews with five informants from librarians and library directors. The data were supported by observation and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique based on three stages: reduction, display, and conclusion/verification. The results of the research found three formations in contestation, i.e. internal institutions, external institutions, and professionalism of librarians. The internal institution represented by the UMY Library encountered with outside institutions, such as American Corner, Iranian Corner, and publishers. Meanwhile, librarians show their professionalism in facing the ideological domination of those institutions through various strategies regarding the development of library collection.

Factors influencing collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Wambui Kamau ◽  
Aggrey Luyiya Elegwa
Keyword(s):  
Development Policy ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Library ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The University

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to investigate the factors influencing the collection development process at the University of Nairobi library and suggest ways for improvement.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative approach was employed to collect, analyze and interpret data from collection development librarians at the University of Nairobi purposively selected. Data were collected through structured interviews and documentary review. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive statistics.FindingsThe study established that the library has a written collection development policy which was revised in 2014 and is strictly adhered to. However, the policy has a gap on the role of faculty as stakeholders in the selection process. In addition, the criteria for selection are not explicitly stated. Findings also indicate that budget allocation, collection development policy, user demands, quality of staff, library consortium and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act of 2015 influence the collection development process at the University of Nairobi Library.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was conducted in one public university library in Kenya. However, the findings may be applicable in similar university libraries in the country.Practical implicationsThe findings of this study may benefit students and faculty in the University of Nairobi from improved collection development process that would ensure that their information needs are met in a timely manner. This would lead to improved research output by students and faculty and ultimately improved research output by the university. University library management may also benefit in improving the collection development process, thereby making it more economical. The findings may also be useful in decision-making and policy development on matters pertaining to collection development at the University of Nairobi and other universities. Furthermore, the findings may be used by researchers to provide context and background information for future research on collection development in public universities locally and regionally.Originality/valueThis paper fulfills the need to make the collection development process in university libraries more efficient by proposing ways of addressing the challenges experienced.

scholarly journals A changing landscape in collection development

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Schmidt ◽  
Lei Jin ◽  
May Yan
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Development Strategies ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
University Library ◽  
Time Acquisition

Ryerson University Library has been exploring different just-in-time acquisition models that provide us with cost-effective ways to purchase monograph titles with guaranteed usage. Based on our experience with Ebrary on the PDA (Patron Driven Acquisitions) Pilot, and with YBP on the DDA (Demand Driven Acquisitions) project, this discussion will focus on the theory behind our approach, the technicalities of implementation, and implications for future collection development strategies.

scholarly journals Strategic Issues in Electronic Librarianship

2000 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 330-341
Author(s):  
Jane Ann Lindley
Keyword(s):  
Collection Development ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
University Library ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
The Right

All of us working in Turkish libraries at the start of the 3rd millennium are very much aware that we are engaged in an "uphill struggle" in nearly every aspect of our work. Technology continues to evolve at a pace so rapid we can barely stay abreast of information disseminated about it, let alone harness it to our advantage and, more importantly, to the benefit of our patrons. Even the issues we discuss this year in varous meetings on digital librarianship will change betore the year is out. Yet our mission will remain essentially unchanged, and we must fulfill it, meeting myriad needs with limited means. Using Koç University Library as a case in point, this paper identifies strategic issues facing Turkish libraries today and relates information about some interesting initiatives being taken by our American and British colleagues in dealing with them. Key issues are: redefining collection development, acquiring the right mix ot resources, deciding what to save and how to preserve it, and creating viable mechanisms tor cooperative endeavors.

scholarly journals TAHAPAN-TAHAPAN DALAM PROSES PENGEMBANGAN KOLEKSI (Studi Kasus Perpustakaan Universitas Gajah Putih Takengon, Kabupaten Aceh Tengah)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Nuri Ifka Bengi. MS
Keyword(s):  
Development Policy ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Private University ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
University Library ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
The University

Collection development is a core activity that has the task of holding and expanding collections in terms of collections in a library. The purpose of developing a collection is to expand and obtain a up-to-date collection. The University of Gajah Putih Takengon  Aceh Tengah Library is a private university library that functions as an information institution to support the implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi. In supporting the implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi and fulfilling the information needs of its users, libraries need to develop collections and formulate collection development policies. This paper examines the stages of the collection development process at the Gajah Putih Takengon University Library  Aceh Tengah regency and the collection development policy. This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. Data collection obtained through observation, interviews and literature study. The results showed that the stages of the collection development process at the Gajah Putih Takengon University Library Aceh Tengah regency were carried out simply without using a written collection development policy. In addition, the minimum number of librarians and budget is a logical factor for libraries in carrying out collection development activities.

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