The Changing Nature of Collection Management in Research Libraries

Joseph Branin, Frances Groen, and Suzanne Thorin
Library Resources & Technical Services, vol. 44, no. 1, January 2000, pages 23-32

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The article presents a broad view of critical issues in the field of collection management. This well written article cogently outlines important economic and cultural drivers that are shaping the future of collection management activities. It discusses changes in academia, technology, and the publishing industry that also influence these issues. The article provides a broad perview of the supporting literature. By demonstrating the complexities of the issues the article indicates why solutions to some problems are not self evident.

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Blackwell's Scholarship Award

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Honors the author or authors of the year's outstanding monograph, article or original paper in the field of acquisitions, collection development, and related areas of resources development in libraries.
 2001 - Co-Winner(s)

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