Document Type
Book
Original Publication Date
2023
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Health Sciences Collection Development: An Overview of Fundamental Knowledge and Practices (2nd Edition)
DOI
10.21974/1tsq-na64
Date of Submission
January 2023
Abstract
This Open Access work from the Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus provides an overview of the responsibilities and tasks involved in the development and management of health sciences collections. Readers can explore topics in greater detail through references at the end of each chapter.
You can access the most up-to-date version of this work at https://doi.org/10.21974/1tsq-na64
Recommended Citation
Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus (2023). Health sciences collection development: An overview of fundamental knowledge and practices (2nd ed.). VCU Libraries. https://doi.org/10.21974/1tsq-na64
Creative Commons License
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Description
This Open Access work from the Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus provides an overview of the responsibilities and tasks involved in the development and management of health sciences collections. Readers can explore topics in greater detail through references at the end of each chapter. The second edition has a new section on unique collection genres; addresses Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility in collections; incorporates significant updates to and expansion of previous content; and includes a glossary. Each chapter, as applicable, lists key communities and online courses for professional development on that topic. Readers can add comments through Hypothesis (free account sign-up required) via the right-side panel embedded in the text.
You can access the most up-to-date version of this work at https://doi.org/10.21974/1tsq-na64.
Caucus members who served as primary content contributors are: Leah M. Anderson, MLS; Kristina DeShazo, MLS; Karen Gau, MLIS (co-editor); Iris Kovar-Gough, MA MLIS (co-editor); James Michael Lindsay, MSIS, MBA; Sarah McClung, MIS; Nicole Theis-Mahon, MLIS; Sarah Wade, MLS, AHIP; Erin Wentz, MSLIS; and Karen L. Yacobucci, MLS. A final draft was submitted to the caucus for review prior to publication.
This work was truly a collective effort, and we hope it gives readers an accessible entry point into the foundations of health sciences collection development.