Curating print collections in the digital age. Issue 4 (30th September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Swanick, Sean; Garland, Jennifer
• Is Part Of: Collection building. Volume 33:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 132
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2014-09-30
• Subjects: Collection development (Libraries) -- Periodicals; 025.21
• DOI: 10.1108/CB-08-2014-0044
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-4953

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – Purpose: As collection development in research libraries becomes increasingly homogeneous and "e-preferred", it is our heritage collections that differentiate us and anchor the physical presence of our institutions. These valuable heritage resources, vital for teaching, researching, and learning are unfortunately too often inaccessible, uncatalogued, and ultimately undiscoverable. This paper focuses on the curation of special collections as a means of exposing hidden collections and discusses practical steps undertaken to highlight unique print materials in the digital age. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – This case study describes the transformation of a hidden collection into a teaching collection through the exhibition of uncatalogued Islamic manuscripts, their associated digital component and the resulting faculty–librarian collaboration. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – By sharing print collections through exhibitions with an associated digital component, we are both increasing the visibility of, and improving access to the material. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – This case study outlines a successful approach to exposing hidden collections to support an innovative teaching and learning environment.</p> </sec> </abstract>