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Collection Development: Elements, methods and Advantages

Collection Development: Elements, Methods and Advantages

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Collection development is a crucial process in the library and information science field, focusing on the acquisition and organization of library materials that cater to the diverse needs of library users. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions defines collection development as spanning a variety of themes, particularly those pertinent to training materials. This […]

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Library Collections Evaluation with Elizabeth Stone and G.Eward Evans’s Method

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Collection evaluation refers to the process of verifying the quality of a library’s collection. Books are the main subject of the library, therefore the appropriateness of the book collection is verified through evaluation. Librarians and their staff work tirelessly to build a library’s collection. A lot of valuable time is spent on this work and

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Principles of Book Selection in Academic Libraries

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University, college and school libraries where students and teaching activities are held are collectively called Academic libraries. According to the definition given by the UK Library Association, academic libraries in educational institutions mean – “University libraries, University colleges and institutions which are part of or affiliated to Universities and other institutions where higher education is

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Pamphlets: Requirements and Selection Policy in Library

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Pamphlet refers to a publication consisting of a small number of pages without binding. Pamphlets are not recognized as books and they cannot be called periodicals. They are published independently at different times. Not published regularly or consistently. According to UNESCO, “Journals should be at least five pages and not more than 48 pages and

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Acquisition Process of Library Collection

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A library collects various types of information materials. Generally, libraries collect books, newspapers, government publications, serials, pamphlets, and audio-visual materials. Audio-visual materials include audio cassettes, audiobooks, videos, and CDs. Apart from this, there are maps, globes, charts, etc., and microphone accessories. It is now being added to electronic materials and Internet resources. But still, most

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A Guide to Sorting / Weeding Books by Dewey Decimal Categories

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Sorting/Weeding Books is not easy. Various experiments are being conducted in this regard. In different countries, articles are being registered with various rules and procedures in this regard. Although attrition is required for all libraries, no single rule for all countries has yet been found. That is why the publication of different opinions of different

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Weeding of Library Collection: Consideration Factors & Time limit

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Weeding of Library Collection Weeding of library collections generally refers to the addition of new additions to the library by removing redundant or old or obsolete books. Rejection or relocation of excess books, infrequently used books and books that have not been used for a long time is called Book Weeding. A library or a

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