Digital collection development for unique users: a veterinary medicine library's approach. Issue 4 (11th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hunter Marshall, Derek
• Editors: Michael Baker, David
• Is Part Of: Interlending and document supply. Volume 42:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 171
• Page End: 175
• Publication Date: 2014-11-11
• Subjects: Academic libraries -- Collection development -- Digital collections -- Electronic books -- Electronic resources -- Medical libraries -- Special libraries -- Veterinary medicine libraries; Interlibrary loans -- Periodicals; Library cooperation -- Periodicals; Document delivery -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 025.62
• DOI: 10.1108/ILDS-09-2014-0041
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-1615

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – The purpose of this paper is to present analysis of collection development in a specialized collection given the demand for electronic or online content. Design/methodology/approach: – A review of research in digital collection development was conducted with particular emphasis on veterinary medicine or medical libraries. This article provides a critique of research on digital collection development as it pertains to a specialized collection from the perspective of a veterinary medicine librarian. Findings: – As collection development tends toward a preference for electronic formats, many advantages for specialized user groups arise from purchasing electronic books. Originality/value: – As there are many specialized library types, collection development differs according to user groups. As a veterinary medicine librarian, the author presents a profile of collection development for a specialized user group.