Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine Providence College's experience in organizing, creating, and implementing the library's collection management system.Design/methodology/approachThe paper discusses the need for and the development of a collection management system to help make decisions regarding the cancellation and retention of periodical titles.FindingsThe collection management system provided the librarians with information required to integrate the periodicals collection. It allows the academic departments to manage the periodical titles in their respective areas and to make decisions about which periodical titles they would like the library to subscribe or to cancel. It allows the library to inventory the collection.Originality/valueThe paper provides insight into the integration of a collection management system and would be useful to those involved in that field who are looking to follow suit.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
