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Building Collections through Purchase Suggestions in Academic Libraries Public Deposited

https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/articles/0c483j976
Abstract
  • This research studies the fields contained in “Suggest a Purchase” forms from 100 university libraries, focusing on the data they can provide to subject specialists to make decisions about collection development. The research will consider whether the content of “Suggest a Purchase” forms may be used to aid subject specialists and collection development librarians to make decisions concerning the purchasing of books and other materials. Statistical evidence gathered through the “Suggest a Purchase” forms is analyzed to justify the relevancy of specific fields. The research examines whether patron-initiated purchases may offer data concerning collection gaps and trends in users’ needs. The paper concludes with recommendations for best practices in the design and content of patron suggestion forms.
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  • 2019-09-19
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  • 2019-12-06
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Déclaration de droits
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  • 1545-2549
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