Collection Evaluation in Research Libraries: The Search for Quality, Consistency, and System in Collection Development

Mosher, Paul H.

Collection Evaluation in Research Libraries: The Search for Quality, Consistency, and System in Collection Development

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Author

Mosher, Paul H.

Abstract

The history, literature, and methodology of collection evaluation or assessment in American research libraries are reviewed, current problems, tools, and methodology of evaluation are discussed; and an ongoing collection evaluation program at Stanford University Libraries is described.

Date Issued

1979

Publisher

American Library Association. Resources and Technical Services Division

Keywords

Libraries

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Collection Development

Previously Published as

Library Resources and Technical Services. Vol.23, No.1 Winter 1979 pp. 16-32

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article