Collection development in digital collections

Abstract

Reports paradigm changes that occurred in the transition from physical collections to digital ones. It presents recommendations for creation and maintenance of these collections, based on the examination of specialized literature, addressing aspects of content, technical feasibility, functionality, reliability, supplier support, licensing, preservation, accessibility and contractual issues. It discusses aspects that must be observed in the decision-making on the choice to keep or not printed documents when the digital equivalent exists. It concludes with the synthesis of the recommendations, also indicating studies related to the collection development.