Tag Archives for Collection Building
Whose Knowledge? Representing Indigenous Realities in Library and Archival Collections
Indigenous knowledge and perspectives typically reside outside the publishing mainstream—and often outside print traditions altogether—that are at the core of archival, library, and other institutional collections. Read More
The evolution of an e-book demand-driven acquisition programme at Swinburne University of Technology
In 2006 Swinburne University of Technology became the first library in the world to launch a large-scale implementation of a demand-driven acquisition (DDA) programme for e-books. At that time, the 34,000 e-books made available through the EBL DDA programme accounted … Continue reading
How Many Libraries Do We Need?
Arizona State University Librarian James J. O’Donnell addresses this question through the lenses of discovery tools, usability, and marketing strategy. He also addresses the need for a more global and collaborative approach to collection building by referencing the chart on … Continue reading
How Many Libraries Do We Need?
[Arizona State University Librarian James J. O’Donnell addresses this question through the lenses of discovery tools, usability, and marketing strategy. He also addresses the need for a more global and collaborative approach to collection building by referencing the chart on … Continue reading