Serving the whole person: popular materials in academic libraries
Abstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to provide support and direction for academic libraries collecting popular materials.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper offers a case study format supplemented by statistical and descriptive analyses.
Findings
The paper presents literature and case history‐based information on the debate surrounding popular materials collection in academic libraries. The case study provides concrete, cost‐effective steps for academic libraries to use in building popular materials collections.
Practical implications
The authors make the case for support of popular materials collections through detailed evaluation of circulation records.
Originality/value
This paper offers a level of statistical analysis of circulation records unique to the library literature on popular materials collection. It also provides a distinctive case history of the evolution of a successful collection and includes easily adaptable steps.
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Citation
Hallyburton, A.W., Buchanan, H.E. and Carstens, T.V. (2011), "Serving the whole person: popular materials in academic libraries", Collection Building, Vol. 30 No. 2, pp. 109-112. https://doi.org/10.1108/01604951111127498
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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