From: "Michael Shires" <mshires_at_nova.edu>
Hello.
I am new to this listserv and have a question.
I work with a large budgeted approval plan due to our new joint-use
library. At the moment, all reference librarians select materials for
reference (excluding serials) and circulating collections based upon
their approval plan call number areas. My reference department
colleagues have discussed the possibility of creating a reference
collection review committee that would select reference material
rather than have individual selectors do this. I have looked at some
reference collection development policies through Acqweb but can't
find one that states how collection development is done for their
reference collection.
My question is there anyone willing to share their experiences on how
their academic reference collection handles selecting material? Is it
done by a committee, an individual or are subject selectors
responsible for this?
Regards, Michael Shires
J. Michael Shires
Reference Librarian and Subject Specialist for Science and Technology
Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center
Nova Southeastern University
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-4580
1-800-541-6682 ext. 4580
mshires_at_nsu.nova.edu
Received on Fri Apr 23 2004 - 10:39:47 EDT