Autor/Autorin: Atanda Luqman
Atanda Luqman Ayanlola is my name, studied Library and Information Science at the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. Graduated with Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2008. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in 2012. Also pursuing Master Degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
This book discusses collection development as a panacea for promoting effective use of library resources in academic libraries. Various factors have to be taken into consideration while developing a qualitative collection for the benefit of the users. These factors include community analysis, policies, selection, acquisition, stock evaluation and weeding out of irrelevant resources. It is important to evaluate the collection to know how well the materials are currently meeting needs and how likely the collection are to continue meeting the needs of current and future users. Library professionals need to take utmost care in developing a balanced collection, which will enhance the quality of the academic libraries and promote effective use of the resources by its client.
Atanda Luqman Ayanlola is my name, studied Library and Information Science at the Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. Graduated with Higher National Diploma (HND) in 2008. Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in 2012. Also pursuing Master Degree in Library and Information Science at the University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Über den Autor
Mein Name ist Atanda Luqman Ayanlola. Ich studierte Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaften an der Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. Abschluss mit Higher National Diploma (HND) im Jahr 2008. Postgraduierten-Diplom in Bildung (PGDE) im Jahr 2012. Studiert außerdem einen Master in Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft an der Universität Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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This book discusses collection development as a panacea for promoting effective use of library resources in academic libraries. Various factors have to be taken into consideration while developing a qualitative collection for the benefit of the users. These factors include community analysis, policies, selection, acquisition, stock evaluation and weeding out of irrelevant resources. It is important to evaluate the collection to know how well the materials are currently meeting needs and how likely the collection are to continue meeting the needs of current and future users. Library professionals need to take utmost care in developing a balanced collection, which will enhance the quality of the academic libraries and promote effective use of the resources by its client.
