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Academic Branch Libraries in Changing Times
Nevenka Zdravkovska (Author)
9781843346302, Elsevier Science
Paperback / softback, published 22 August 2011
230 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 1.6 cm, 0.41 kg
"The thorough efforts of the author's quality research, combined with her experience and knowledge of the topic, make this a very comprehensive, well-researched text., The Australian Library JournalAfter reading this text I now have a very comprehensive and balanced understanding of the topic. Overall, this is a very interesting and informative text." --The Australian Library Journal
Are academic branch libraries going to be extinct in the near future? In these difficult economic times, when collections are digitized rapidly, is there still a need for a separate unit within proximity to the department, school, or college with a subject-based or subject-specific collection? Academic Branch Libraries in Changing Times gives a brief historical overview of the role of a branch academic library. It reviews the current situation from a practitioner’s point of view and suggests solutions for the future.
List of figures List of tables Acknowledgements About the author Preface Chapter 1: Historical overview of academic branch libraries Chapter 2: Types of branch libraries Chapter 3: Most common subject branch libraries Chapter 4: Assessment/review of viability of branch libraries Chapter 5: Future of academic branch libraries Appendix A: National Center for Education Statistics Appendix B: ARL Academic US Member Libraries/Branch Listing Websites (August 16, 2010) Appendix C: Engineering Branch Library Example Selected bibliography Index
Subject Areas: Library & information sciences [GL]
