Collection Development: Current Options and Future Concerns

Abstract

Looks at common procedures and methods that have been used in collection assessments, including the types of assessment and the various tools and statistics that can be used. Discusses the reasons for conducting a collection assessment and how to conduct such an assessment, as well as research needs, teaching needs, user behavior, access to the collection, tools used in collection assessment, and collection comparison tools. Considers the future of collection assessment and highlights concerns and specific collection areas that need to be addressed. (Quotes from original text)