Library Collection Development Research Articles

A Survey of Music Faculty in the United States Reveals Mixed Perspectives on YouTube and Library Resources

A Review of: Dougan, K. (2016). Music, YouTube, and academic libraries. Notes, 72(3), 491-508. https://doi.org/10.1353/not.2016.0009 Abstract Objective – To evaluate how music faculty members perceive and use video sharing sites like YouTube in teaching and research. Design – Survey Questionnaire. Setting – 197 music departments, colleges, schools, and conservatories in the United States. Subjects – 9,744 music faculty members. Methods – Schools were primarily selected based on National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) membership and the employment of a music librarian with a Music Library Association (MLA) membership. Out of faculty members contacted, 2,156 (22.5%) responded to the email survey. Participants were asked their rank and subspecialties. Closed-ended questions, ranked on scales of 1 to 5, evaluated perceptions of video sharing website use in classroom instruction and as assigned listening; permissibility as a cited source; quality, copyright, and metadata; use when items are commercially unavailable; use over library collections; comparative ease of use; and convenience. An open-ended question asked for additional thoughts or concerns on video sharing sites and music scholarship. The author partnered with the University of Illinois’ Applied Technology for Learning in the Arts and Sciences (ATLAS) survey office on the construction, distribution, and analysis of the survey data through SPSS. The open-ended question was coded for themes. Main Results – Key findings from closed-ended questions indicated faculty: used YouTube in the classroom (2.30 mean) more often than as assigned listening (2.08 mean); sometimes allowed YouTube as a cited source (2.35 mean); were concerned with the quality of YouTube recordings (3.58 mean) and accuracy of metadata (3.29 mean); and were more likely to use YouTube than library resources (2.62 mean), finding it easier to use (2.38 mean) and more convenient (1.83 mean). The author conducted further analysis of results for the nine most reported subdisciplines. Ethnomusicology and jazz faculty indicated a greater likelihood of using YouTube, while musicology and theory/composition faculty were more likely to use library resources than others. There was little significant difference among faculty responses based on performance subspecialities (e.g. voice, strings, etc.). Overall, open-ended faculty comments on streaming video sites were negative (19.3%), positive (19.3%), or a mixture of both (34.1%). Themes included: less use in faculty scholarship; a need to teach students how to effectively use YouTube for both finding and creating content; the value of YouTube as an audio vs. video source; concerns about quality, copyright, data, and reliability; and benefits like easy access and large amounts of content. Conclusion – Some faculty expressed concern that students did not use more library music resources or know how to locate quality resources. The study suggested librarians and faculty could collaborate on solutions to educate students. Librarians might offer instructional content on effective searching and evaluation of YouTube. Open-ended responses showed further exploration is needed to determine faculty expectations of library “discovery and delivery” (p. 505) and role as the purchaser of recordings. Conversations between librarians and faculty members may help clarify expectations and uncover ways to improve library resources and services to better meet evolving needs. Finally, the author recommended additional exploration is needed to evaluate YouTube’s impact on library collection development.

L. B. Khavkina — the Scholar of National Library Collection Science (to the 150-th Anniversary of the Birth)

Relevance. The research has necessitated by the systematic analysis and generalization of L. B. Khavkina’s contribution to the development of the National Library Foundation as a scientific and academic course.The aim of this paper is to systematize the coverage of the contribution of L. B. Khavkina to the development of library collection science theory.Research methodology. The contribution of L. B. Khavkina to the theory and technology of stock-forming was noted through the cognitive possibilities of systemic, biographical, prosthetic, action-oriented approaches and problem analysis.Results. The importance of the scientific heritage of L. B. Khavkina for the establishment and development of library collection as a scientific and academic course has been shown. Her main writings were analyzed, and priority areas of her scientific creative work were identified: the theory and technology of the library collection; the principles and methods of library collection raising; the use of the library collection as a criterion of the quality of staffing; and the first stage of reading management; the core of the library collection; the documentation system; the features of the formation of the local history of the library collection; the technology of the organization of the library collection; the establishment of the library collection; the storage of the library collection; the open access of users to the library collection, etc. The relevance of the ideas of L. B. Khavkina to the modern stage of the development of library collections was emphasized.Novelty. For the first time, the scientific heritage of L. B. Khavkina was examined as a whole system in the field of library collection, its scientific potential was supplemented by the theory and technology of library collection formation.The practical significance. The main results of the study of L. B. Khavkina’s research can be used by higher education institutions to improve the content of academic courses of the fundraising cycle. They are useful for modern fundraisers and experts who work in the field of library collections.Conclusion. The scientific heritage of L. B. Khavkina is so important that every new generation of fundraising will find the ideas of theoretical and methodological level in her writings, which are of fundamental importance for the further successful development of the theory of the foundation of the library, as well as practical organizational, technological and methodical recommendations that contribute to the improvement of modern technologies of the foundation of the library.

Strategies for Collection Development in Academic Libraries

This study discusses the importance of collection development in libraries. Various factors have to be taken into consideration while developing a qualitative collection for the benefit of the users. These factors include policies, principles, techniques and procedures, problems associated with collection/ development and weeding out as well. It is equally important to evaluate the collections to assess its use and moreover the usefulness of collection development in electronic environment. Authors conclude that, library professionals need to take utmost care in developing a balanced collection, which enhances the quality of the library. The study is attempted on the basis of experience. Selection policies and practices play fundamental role in developing a strong collection. Collection development involves a number of activities by which a library acquires materials of all types by implementing the selection policy and the plans for document acquisition. Collection development is a dynamic and continuous activity. It involves the users, the library staff, and the subject experts on the selection team. It is not an end in itself, but a means to develop a need-based, up-to-date, and balanced collection fit to meet the document and information needs of the users.

Logistical flows as an element of library collection management

Library collection development is today being accomplished in the highly competitive environment. Therefore new approaches to this process have to be found. The author attempts to apply several logistical instruments. The author identifies information; documentary and financial flows in the process of collection development technology and substantiates their applicability theoretically. Managing these flows would enhance the processes of library collection development. Despite the fact that the “documentary flow’’ category has been used both by Russian and Belarusian librarians and library scientists; this is the first attempt made in Belarusian library science and in the collection studies; in particular; to apply logistical approach to library collection development; while the author takes precedence of specifying information and financial flows as science categories. The parameters of the flows are identified; i. e.: document class; type; genre; form; language and country; number of document titles and copies; financial characteristics (price); and dimensions and weights (document format). The financial flow; in its turn; is characterized by volume; time; cost and vector; while the information flow’s characteristics are: information generation source; information target addressee, and purpose of generated information.

Pengelolaan Perpustakaan Madrasah di Kota Palangka Raya (Studi terhadap Upaya Madrasah Menjadikan Perpustakaan Sebagai Sumber Belajar dan Bagian dari Sistem Pengajaran)

The role of the madrasa h library is not just infrastructure that must be available at the madrasa h , but also must be managed properly according to standards and can truly function as a learning resource that can meet information for students and educators that ultimately can improve student competency and quality of the process of education and teaching in madras ah . Madrasa h libraries in the city of Palangka Raya are still far from expectations, many libraries are managed only to meet the availability of infrastructure in madras ah . But there are still not many who manage the library properly to be used as a source of learning and part of the teaching system in the madrasa h , therefore the purpose of this study is to find out how the efforts of the madrasa h library make the library as a learning resource and part of the teaching system which includes development plans madrasa h library, library staff development program, collection development and management activities, infrastructure development, service systems used and library programs in increasing the use of libraries in madrasa h . This research is a field research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The respondents in this study were madrasah library managers and there were 11 madrasah that were sampled from 35 madrasah in Palangka Raya City. The results of this study are, madrasah efforts to make libraries as a source of learning and teaching system in madrasah from the aspect of planning, madrasah libraries do not have a strategic plan and grand design related to library development, madrasah libraries still get minimal budget for collection development and some even no, there are still many library management personnel who are not yet professional, infrastructure facilities that are not yet standard, the service system is still manual and information technology has not been maximally applied. While the efforts made by the madrasah for the use of the library by teachers and students are the movement of reading 15 minutes before learning or during breaks in the library, distributing a collection of library books in every reading corner in the class, giving rewards to students who frequently visit the library, inviting students to visit Other libraries, film screenings in the library and holding collection display cabinets in the school grounds.

Women’s Suffrage Centennial Collections: Bibliography Development and Use

ABSTRACT Libraries are integral in relating current times to past events through their robust collections. One important tool used for collection development is the topical, annotated bibliography vetted by experts in the field. The centennial anniversaries of the Nineteenth Amendment provide an opportunity to strengthen existing collections for circulating and instructional items. An annotated bibliography of materials on women’s suffrage and the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment will be a useful tool for collection development in libraries. The authors are recipients of the 2018 Carnegie Whitney Grant administered by the American Library Association, which provided funding for the creation of the bibliography on the Nineteenth Amendment. This article discusses the research process for locating items for inclusion and how the vetted print and non-print materials can contribute to collection development, program planning, and curriculum enhancement.

Survey Applies Public Collection Development Librarians' Support for Intellectual Freedom to Collection Process

A Review of:
 Oltmann, S. M. (2019). Important factors in Midwestern public librarians’ views on intellectual freedom and collection development: Part 2. The Library Quarterly, 89(2), 156-172. https://doi.org/10.1086/702203
 Abstract
 Objective – To explore how librarian attitudes regarding intellectual freedom and demographic factors influence collection development decisions. 
 Design – Online survey.
 Setting – Public libraries in the Midwestern United States.
 Subjects – 645 collection development library professionals employed in public libraries.
 Methods – An electronic survey was distributed to 3,018 public library directors in nine Midwestern states and completed by the library professional primarily responsible for collection development (Oltmann, 2019, p. 6). The survey had a 21.37% response rate. The survey focused on intellectual freedom in the management of collections and probed the participants for their experiences and influences in making collection development decisions. The survey also asked participants to make hypothetical purchasing and holdings decisions for library materials based on a short description of the material.
 Main Results – Participants indicated that they used a variety of different tools for the selection of materials including patron requests. Of the participants, 45.7% indicated that their library had a policy, practice, or metric to assess the balance of their collections, while 54.3% indicated that their libraries did not have policy or method in place for ensuring that their collection was balanced. Of the respondents, 73.4% felt that local community values should be considered in collection development decision, but 62.3% said that this should not be the most important factor in decisions. Overall, the political leaning of the community did not have an impact on participants’ alignment with the ALA's stances on intellectual freedom. Most respondents (73.4%) felt that government library funding bodies should have an influence over collection development decisions. Some respondents indicated they felt internal pressure from other library staff or the library board to purchase particular materials (28.1%) or relocate materials (14.1%). Respondents also indicated that they felt external pressure from their communities to purchase (32%) or restrict or withdraw (19.1%) materials. In the hypothetical purchasing scenario, most librarians indicated that they would purchase the majority of items. Some participants (39.8%) felt tension between their personal and professional views on intellectual freedom.
 Conclusion – The first part of this article found that holding an MLS degree had a significant impact on participants' stance on intellectual freedom and alignment with the American Library Association (ALA) principles. This part indicated that they also felt greater pressure to withdraw, acquire, and manage particular materials in their collections and felt more tension between their personal and professional stances on intellectual freedom. Age, gender, duration of work, and community political affiliations significantly impacted only some of the participants' responses. Overall, there was general support for intellectual freedom and alignment with the ALA principles; however, 40% of respondents indicated tension between their personal and professional beliefs about intellectual freedom.

“We Could Do Better”: Librarian Engagement in LGBTQ Collection Development in Small and Rural Public Libraries in the Southern U.S

ABSTRACT Although the LGBTQ community, from all appearances, maintains a strong connection to libraries as safe spaces, it is unclear whether the libraries themselves are providing relevant resources and services to the community. In addition, LIS research on LGBTQ patrons has centered on collection development how-tos and high level, broad suggestions without evaluating the actual state of the libraries’ resources and services to these patrons. In this analysis, I found that what primarily affected what the libraries had on their shelves was an actively engaged librarian dedicated to proper collection development practices. Future research will be needed to better determine motivations and best practices for the larger group.

Managing Open Content Resources from Discovery to Delivery

ABSTRACT Presenting Open Access (OA) resources alongside licensed content provides many benefits to librarians, vendors, publishers, and library patrons. However, the tools and collection development practices designed to work with traditionally acquired materials often pose challenges for freely available resources. This paper will address managing open content library collections, and offer an assessment of current delivery models and opportunities for upgrading delivery in the future, including: How to integrate open content into collection development strategies; How to improve the data around open content; How MARC record changes will impact the way users find and access open content; and How library service providers are improving the OA user experience. This paper conveys valuable, up-to-date knowledge of today’s OA landscape, and outlines best practices for integrating OA content into library collection development strategies. Related needs, like configuring metadata to maximize visibility of OA content and partnering with publishers and library service providers, are also addressed.

Collection development in agricultural university libraries in Karnataka: A study

Collection development in agricultural university libraries in Karnataka: A study - IJLSIT- Print ISSN No: - 2582-1555 Online ISSN No:- 2456-9623 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijlsit.2019.020, IP Indian Journal of Library Science and Information Technology-IP Indian J Libr Sci Inf Technol

Implementing a just-in-time collection development model in an academic library

This article describes the development of a system for changing a university library's collection development strategy from the traditional “just in case” model to a “just in time” approach. The reasons for such a change included a desire to be more responsive to user requirements, a need to be more flexible in acquiring interdisciplinary resources and new formats, and a substantial cut in the library's budget. The Collection Development librarians envisioned the collections as a service, using a simpler and more versatile accounting structure. The Access-Based Collection Development (ABCD) model emphasizes making materials available at the point of need rather than having them on hand in anticipation of use. ABCD has four overarching themes: to be sustainable, to be holistic and inclusive, to be flexible and scalable, and to use evidence for decision-making. The authors provide details of the implementation, outcomes, evaluation, and future of the model.

Problematika pengembangan kepustakaan Islam: studi kasus di empat perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Negeri (PTKIN) Jawa Timur

Introduction. This study aims to examine the Islamic collection development process conducted by 4 (four) Islamic universities’ libraries in East Java, including selection criteria and tools, the use of the collection, and challenges faced by the librarian Data Collection Method. Using a mixed-methods approach with surveys and interviews, four head of libraries and 338 students participated in this research. Analysis Data. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis method while the qualitative data from interviews were analyzed using the thematic analysis technique. Results and Discussions. The results showed that the libraries did not have any written collection development policies. The four libraries have used the right selection tools, but most of them have not utilized reviews of books based on online sources and social media. At present, the four libraries have not had any special subjects which potentially emerged as a distinction of the libraries’ collection. Nevertheless, there has been a plan to develop such a special subject of Islamic collection. The use of Islamic literature collections among students were considered in medium level of use. The challenges in developing Islamic literature collections are sourced both from internal and external sources. Internally, the library has not evaluated their collection development policies. While the low participation of lecturers in the development of library collections emerged as obstacles from external sources. Conclusions. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the libraries involved in this study still needs improvements in some areas.

Evaluación de colecciones en una biblioteca universitaria utilizando la minería de datos

El desarrollo de colecciones es un proceso que permite a las bibliotecas contar con el material bibliográfico adecuado para atender las necesidades de su comunidad de usuarios. En este proceso, una de las restricciones principales es la reducción en la asignación del presupuesto. Por lo tanto, se requiere analizar la colección bibliográfica con base en indicadores cuantitativos para conocer las características y necesidades informativas de la comunidad. La evaluación cuantitativa es una herramienta que facilita al responsable bibliotecario la toma de decisiones para la adquisición y descarte de material bibliográfico. Como propuesta, este trabajo utilizó un modelo de minería de datos para analizar los indicadores relacionados con: 1) número de volúmenes por subclase temática, 2) número de usos por subclase temática, y 3) número de volúmenes en uso por subclase temática. El modelo se validó con un estudio estadístico de las transacciones de préstamos tanto a domicilio como en sala registrados en una de las bibliotecas de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán durante el periodo de mayo de 2011 a junio de 2017.

Ideology Contestation in Management of University Library Development

Library collection development is mostly studied as professionalism based on a positivistic paradigm neglecting constructivist based paradigm. This constructivist base is reflected in various factors, such as ideology and commodification, which influence collection development. This research aims to investigate ideological contestation and commodification of institutions and audiences related to the collection development of Muhammadiyah University library. The ideological contestation was examined using Giddens’ structuration and Bourdieu’s habitus. The research data was collected from interviews with five informants from librarians and library directors. The data were supported by observation and documentation. The data obtained were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman technique based on three stages: reduction, display, and conclusion/verification. The results of the research found three formations in contestation, i.e. internal institutions, external institutions, and professionalism of librarians. The internal institution represented by the UMY Library encountered with outside institutions, such as American Corner, Iranian Corner, and publishers. Meanwhile, librarians show their professionalism in facing the ideological domination of those institutions through various strategies regarding the development of library collection.

Considerations for collecting Japanese anime for academic libraries

PurposeToo often, academic library selectors of DVDs purchase Japanese animation (anime) for their popularity without any further concern of their important contributions to the combined wealth of researches of an academic library. The purpose of this paper is to offer considerations for an academic selector to ponder before adding this particular type of animation. These considerations do not necessary pertain to the collection development considerations for selectors at public libraries.Design/methodology/approachThis paper will discuss the major problems of actively adding anime to an academic library, the present areas of concern, and will offer warnings and suggestions based on a conceptual framework of anime having true academic value.FindingsAnime cannot be chosen independently as if it has any apparently intrinsic value sui generis. Anime must be added concomitantly according to the collection development policies with other resources, especially DVDs, to create a full, rich and useful collection to scholars.Originality/valueAcademic studies concerning anime and collection development for academic libraries are usually comprised of only long lists of suggested anime, with no further discussions about its implications to the general worth of an academic library. This paper offers no such lists. Instead, it offers considerations selectors must take into account before investing time and money adding anime to an academic library collection.

KEGIATAN SELEKSI BAHAN PUSTAKA DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KOLEKSI PADA PERPUSTAKAAN PERGURUAN TINGGI

This paper aims to find out how library material selection activities in the development of collections in the university library are high. The library as an information provider unit always develops collections to meet the information needs of its users. As the development of science and information technology has an impact on the development of library collections with more complex information content which is a consideration in the development of library collections, the more challenging challenges of library selection as an effort to build a library collection that is strong and right on target for the user community. The method used in this study is descriptive in the form of literature review by taking secondary data obtained from several literature or literature studies (Research libraries) that are relevant in accordance with the problems discussed by reviewing and analyzing then described descriptively. The results of the discussion of this article are to show that library material selection is included as one of the important factors needed in the development of authority in library material selection at the college library. The provisions regarding the selection are regulated according to the type and structure of the library organization in question and are guided by the collection development policies and work procedures that have been set. With the selection of activities this helps the selector in choosing materials that will be used as library collections and becomes one of the activities that greatly determines the quantity and quality in developing collections in the library. Through this selection, it is expected that the collection of quality and relevant collections can be achieved according to the needs of the users. So if library material selection does not refer to the collection policy guidelines and work procedures that have been set, the quality in the development of collections in the library is not in accordance with user needs. collection. The activities carried out are processes, principles, tools, criteria, and parties

“A Lot of Flexibility within the Structure”: Academic Library Collection Development & E-Resources Management from an Athletics Perspective

There is an established history of academic libraries collaborating with their institutions’ athletics departments to provide learning and research support to student-athletes in order to achieve positive educational outcomes. It is rarer to find documented the effect that athletics has had on the professional life of an academic librarian. The author details how the skills acquired and lessoned learned being an athlete and collegiate coach directly influenced his approach to providing leadership in various collection development and electronic resources management initiatives at a medium-sized academic library.

Russian market of electronic resources: providers and users

Aim. The article aims at the analysis of the dynamics and the structure of the Russian markets of scholarly electronic information broken by reference groups of providers and users.Materials and Methods. Materials comprise results of the data processing of the Russian surveys on acquisition budgets in 2012–2018 and published results of the international surveys. We analyze three main reference groups and four sub-groups of the Russian organizations and three reference groups of providers of the electronic scholarly information. We obtained market shares of different reference groups of Russian subscribers and analyzed temporal dynamics of the market structure in 2012–2018.We obtained subscription chains and preferences broken by resource providers in Russia and compared our results with the results of the 2018 survey of American academics. We developed Russian rating of information providers and estimated market shares of each reference group.Results. The market of electronic scholarly information shows continuous concentration towards the group of universities. In 2018, relative share of the university segment of the market of electronic resources made 94%. Since 2015, the share of the reference group of the universities of the 5/100 project increased from 36% to 46%, whereas the share of two national Russian universities shrank from 12% to 9% in 2017–2018. The Russian market of electronic resources is broken in three nearly equal parts related to three groups of resource providers and producers: 35% belong to the group of international publishers, 36% – to the Russian subscription agents and 29% – to the Russian producers and providers of electronic information. Nine of ten organizations responded that they subscribe via Russian information vendors and subscription agents and four of ten – directly via international publishers. This result corresponds to the results of the Academic Library Collection Development Survey 2018.Conclusions. One can conclude that the Russian market of electronic resources is monopolized as referred to the users/consumers of scholarly electronic information and non-monopolized referring the providers and producers of electronic resources. The market comprises three almost equal segments related to three reference groups of providers and producers of electronic resources. The majority of Russian organizations subscribe to electronic resources via Russian electronic information producers or agents.

Building Collections through Purchase Suggestions in Academic Libraries

This research studies the fields contained in “Suggest a Purchase” forms from 100 university libraries, focusing on the data they can provide to subject specialists to make decisions about collection development. The research will consider whether the content of “Suggest a Purchase” forms may be used to aid subject specialists and collection development librarians to make decisions concerning the purchasing of books and other materials. Statistical evidence gathered through the “Suggest a Purchase” forms is analyzed to justify the relevancy of specific fields. The research examines whether patron-initiated purchases may offer data concerning collection gaps and trends in users’ needs. The paper concludes with recommendations for best practices in the design and content of patron suggestion forms.

Survey Confirms Strong Support for Intellectual Freedom in Public Collection Development Librarians

A Review of:
 Oltmann, S. M. (2019). Important Factors in Midwestern Public Librarians’ Views on Intellectual Freedom and Collection Development: Part 1. The Library Quarterly, 89(1), 2-15. https://doi.org/10.1086/700659
 Abstract
 Objective – The article sought to explore whether librarian attitudes regarding intellectual freedom conform to the stance of the American Library Association (ALA).
 Design – Electronic survey.
 Setting – Public libraries in the Midwestern United States.
 Subjects – Subjects were 645 collection development library professionals employed in public libraries.
 Methods – An electronic survey was distributed to public library directors in nine Midwestern states and was completed by the library professional primarily responsible for collection development. The survey focused on community information and probed the participants for their stances on several intellectual freedom topics. 
 Main Results – The survey was sent to 3,018 participants via each state’s librarian and had a response rate of 21.37%. The first section of the survey focused on broad strokes statements representing the ALA’s stance on intellectual freedom for public libraries. The results revealed widespread agreement on these issues. More than 88% of participants agreed with statements like “public libraries should provide their clients with access to information from a variety of sources.” Despite strong agreement among participants, particular demographic characteristics were more likely to lead to disagreement with all statements including working in rural communities and not holding a master’s degree in library science.
 The next section of the survey focused on how strongly participants’ personal beliefs conformed to the intellectual freedom statements in the ALA’s Library Code of Ethics. Again, there was widespread agreement, with 94.9% of participants indicating that they agreed with the statement “we uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library materials.” Only one participant disagreed with the statement “it is the right of every individual to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction.” When asked whether the ALA’s stance on intellectual freedom ever conflicted with their personal beliefs, 39.8% of participants indicated that it did, 22% were unsure, and 40% had never experienced conflict. Participants holding a master's degree in library science and librarians in large cities were less likely to experience conflict between their personal beliefs and the ALA’s stance on intellectual freedom. In the free text comments, several participants indicated that they experienced conflict when the ALA’s stance did not reflect their personal beliefs or community values.
 Conclusion – While the overwhelming majority of respondents indicated that they agreed with the ALA’s stance on intellectual freedom, a minority of participants experienced some conflict. Respondents indicated that personal belief could create conflict when librarians committed to intellectual freedom were required to make choices in their professional work that conflicted with their own views. Conflict could also arise when collection choices made to support intellectual freedom were not supported by patrons in the community.