Collection Development Flashcards
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What is 'collection mapping' in library collection management?
Answer: A systematic analysis of the collection's coverage against curriculum or community needs
Collection mapping analyzes the collection's depth and breadth by subject area to identify gaps or strengths relative to the library's mission and user needs.
What is 'serials cancellation project' in library collection management?
Answer: A systematic review and cancellation of journal subscriptions to reduce costs
A serials cancellation project involves reviewing journal subscriptions based on cost, usage, and curricular relevance to identify titles to cancel and reduce the serials budget.
Which of the following best defines 'interlibrary cooperation' in collection development?
Answer: Libraries coordinating collection efforts to avoid duplication and fill gaps collectively
Interlibrary cooperation in collection development involves coordinated agreements among libraries to divide collecting responsibilities, ensuring broader coverage without duplication.
What is the term for materials the library owns permanently as opposed to those accessed only online?
Answer: Owned vs. leased collection
The 'owned vs. leased' distinction highlights that libraries permanently own print and some digital items but only lease access to many digital resources that disappear when subscriptions lapse.
What does the term 'big deal' refer to in academic library journal licensing?
Answer: A bundled journal package that gives access to a publisher's entire journal portfolio for a set price
The 'big deal' refers to bundled journal package agreements with large publishers, offering access to all their journals at a discounted price — often criticized for locking libraries into expensive bundles.
Which collection assessment technique compares holdings against a standard bibliography or reading list?
Answer: List checking (bibliography checking)
List checking (or bibliography checking) compares the library's holdings against authoritative bibliographies, syllabi, or recommended reading lists to identify gaps in coverage.