Collections as a Service

 The article discusses the shift in libraries from owning materials to providing access to information through digital services, e-books, and shared resources. The authors argue that modern collection management focuses more on user access and flexibility than simply expanding physical collections. The article also discusses how technology, digital platforms and changing user expectations are transforming the role of librarians and collection development strategies. 

Evaluation

The article provides a strong overview of how collection management is evolving in response to digital technology and changing user expectations. One the strengths is its emphasis on access rather than ownership, which reflects the realities of modern librarianship. The authors effectively explain how libraries increasingly rely on e-books, shared collections and collaborative resource sharing to meet patron needs more efficiently. 

The article focuses on user-centered services, rather than treating collections as static holdings, the authors present dynamic systems that connect users with information quickly and effectively. This aligns with the course idea of having the library build a connection, an information hub rather than a storage space. 

Overall, the article is a valuable and relevant to collection management. 

APA: Linden, J., Tudesco, S., & Dollar, D. (2018). Collections as a service: A research library’s perspective. College & Research Libraries, 79(1), 86–99. https://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/article/view/16612/18463⁠