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Title: Reference Collection Maintenance: Theory and (Mal)Practice.
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
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