Veterinary Medicine: All Collections Great and Small
Creators:
Carrigan, EstherUgaz, Ana
Moberly, Heather K.
Page, Jessica R.
Alpi, Kristine M.
Vreeland, Carol
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Holder, SaraIssue Date:
2012-07Metadata
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Carrigan, Esther, Heather K. Moberly, Ana Ugaz, Jessica Page, Kristine M. Alpi, and Carol Vreeland. "Veterinary Medicine: All Collections Great and Small." Chap. 15 In Library Collection Development for Professional Programs: Trends and Best Practices, edited by Sara Holder, 248-68. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2012.Series/Report no.:
Advances in Library and Information Science (ALIS) Book SeriesAbstract:
The purpose of this chapter is to present the specifics of veterinary collection development within the context of general health sciences collection development. A basic understanding of the principles of collection development and its processes is assumed. The chapter provides historical background and current information on external forces that impact veterinary collections. It presents important aspects of the veterinary literature and the community of veterinary libraries and explains their impact on veterinary collection development. The chapter provides practical advice and strategies for developing and maintaining veterinary collections. It discusses important trends and future issues in veterinary collection development, including the need for an active advocacy role for veterinary collection librarians.
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This chapter appears in Library Collection Development for Professional Programs: Trends and Best Practices edited by Sara Holder Copyright 2012, IGI Global, www.igi-global.com. Posted by permission of the publisher.Items in Knowledge Bank are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.