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Collection development in academic libraries: a Brazilian library’s experience

 

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Title:

Collection development in academic libraries: a Brazilian library’s experience

Author(s):

Diva Andrade, Waldomiro Vergueiro

Journal:

New Library World

Year:

1996

Volume:

97

Issue:

4

Page:

15 - 24


DOI:

10.1108/03074809610120171

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

Discusses collection development in academic libraries, using the practices of a Brazilian academic library as an example. Outlines several theoretical models for collection development provided by professional literature and chooses Evans’s model as a tool for the study. Concludes that the model is adequate for use in libraries in developing countries.

Keywords:

Academic libraries, Brazil, Collection management, Developing countries, Models


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03074809610120171

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