Shared collections : collaborative stewardship /

Shared collections : collaborative stewardship /

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Imprint:	Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016. ©2016
Description:	1 online resource (xi, 211 pages) : illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	An ALCTS monograph ALCTS monograph.
Subject:	Cooperative collection development (Libraries) Cooperative acquisition of library materials. Cooperative collection development (Libraries) -- United States -- Case studies. Cooperative acquisition of library materials -- United States -- Case studies. Library cooperation. Cooperative acquisition of library materials. Cooperative collection development (Libraries) Library cooperation. United States. Case studies.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11407883

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Other authors / contributors:	Hale, Dawn, editor. Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, sponsoring body.
ISBN:	9780838914052 0838914055 9780838914069 0838914063 9780838914038 0838914039
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Text in English. Print version record.
Summary:	Library collections are developed to meet the users' information needs. Changes in technology and user expectations have impacted collection development methods. The essays in this collection cover an array of formats and content. You need to develop new strategies for evaluating, selecting, and managing access to information-- and this book is a good place to start.
Other form:	Print version: Shared collections. Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2016 9780838914038 0838914039

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Summary:	Libraries and the organizations that provide services to them are devoting more attention to system-wide organization of collections--whether the "system" is a consortium, a region or a country. As a strategy for saving space and money while expanding access to additional materials and resources, the value of shared collections is indubitable. This collected volume from the Association of Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) spotlights the histories and experiences of several collaborations at academic libraries. Contributors share winning strategies for intentional decision-making in developing and managing shared collections, both print and digital, with expert guidance such as: analysis of six consortia case studies, ranging from giants like CIC and CARL to regional collaborations like the State of Maine and Manhattan research libraries elements to address in a memo of understanding among participating institutions risk assessment methodologies that enable institutions to focus local resources where they will provide the greatest return; and costs to anticipate for budgeting, such as collection analysis, space, validation, transport, staff, and administration.With practical advice on issues such as governance and business models, demand driven acquisition, rare works, and access, this monograph is a valuable resource for academic library directors, administrators, and collection development leaders.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xi, 211 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780838914052 0838914055 9780838914069 0838914063 9780838914038 0838914039