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Health Sciences Collection Development

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus, author.
Contributor:
Gau, Karen H., editor.
Kovar-Gough, Iris, editor.
Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Library Science and Museum Studies--Textbooks.
Library Science and Museum Studies.
Medicine--Textbooks.
Medicine.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Edition:
2nd Edition
Place of Publication:
[Place of publication not identified] Virginia Commonwealth University [2023]
Language Note:
In English.
Summary:
This work was created by members of the Medical Library Association’s Collection Development Caucus to provide librarians with key concepts about health sciences collection development. The chapters provide an overview of the responsibilities and tasks involved in the development and management of health sciences collections; it is recommended that readers refer to the references and further reading sections in each chapter for a more detailed look at each topic. The first edition was published in 2019 and was updated with a second edition in 2023. This updated edition has a new section on unique collection genres; addresses Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in collections; incorporates significant updates to and expansion of previous content; and includes a glossary. New additions to each chapter, as applicable, include key communities and online courses for professional development.
Contents:
Forward
Core Collection Development Books
Contributors
Collection Development Policies
Assessment
Acquisition Models
Unique Collection Genres
Collection Considerations in Non-Academic Health Sciences Libraries
Managing Relationships with Vendors
Licensing and Copyright
Budget and Planning
Cooperative Arrangements and Consortia
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
Open Content and Deposition of Materials
Communication and Outreach Considerations for Collection Development
Collection Development Staffing Models
Professional Development
Glossary
Versioning History & Topics for Future Updates
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