Tracy, Anna
INFO 266, Fall 2016
This article covers
a pilot study of 8 Australian public libraries to test subject based collection
analysis. Collection development as an art or a scientific method? Not going to
lie, this was a rough article to read, primarily filled with data results and
overly complicated language. However, the resulting methodology is an example
of resources readily available to us now, to assist with collection
development.
How does a
scientific approach deal with the idiosyncrasies of different communities and neighborhoods?
It’s not just about providing a well-rounded collection, but providing what the
customers want most. Collection gaps versus collection priorities. Utilizing
scientific analysis software’s such as Edelweiss along with the pairing of the
personal touch of someone invested in the community seems to be the right
balance in collection development. It is an artistic process backed by
scientific data.
Kelly, M. m. (2015).
An Evidence Based Methodology to Facilitate Public Library Non-fiction
Collection Development. Evidence Based Library & Information Practice,
10(4), 40-61.
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