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Collection Evaluation in Research Libraries: The Search for Quality, Consistency, and System in Collection Development
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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
1979Publisher
American Library Association. Resources and Technical Services Division
Subject
Libraries; Collection Development
Previously Published As
Library Resources and Technical Services. Vol.23, No.1 Winter 1979 pp. 16-32
Type
article