Reference Collection Maintenance: Theory and (Mal)Practice.
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| Title: | Reference Collection Maintenance: Theory and (Mal)Practice. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Majka, David R. |
| Source: | RSR: Reference Services Review. 1996 24(4):67-75. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 1996 |
| Document Type: | Information Analyses Reports - Descriptive Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Information Needs, Information Technology, Library Administration, Library Collection Development, Library Materials, Library Policy, Literature Reviews, Problems, Reference Materials, Weeding (Library) |
| ISSN: | 0090-7324 |
| Abstract: | Reviews the research on maintaining information currency in reference collections. Discusses age versus use; continuity of maintenance; problems with irregularly published works; manual maintenance methods; computer-assisted methods; assignment of responsibility; and collection management/maintenance policies. Suggests how to improve reference collection maintenance procedures. (61 references) (AEF) |
| Journal Code: | CIJJUN1997 |
| Entry Date: | 1997 |
| Accession Number: | EJ537973 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Reviews the research on maintaining information currency in reference collections. Discusses age versus use; continuity of maintenance; problems with irregularly published works; manual maintenance methods; computer-assisted methods; assignment of responsibility; and collection management/maintenance policies. Suggests how to improve reference collection maintenance procedures. (61 references) (AEF) |
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| ISSN: | 0090-7324 |
