With apologies for Cross-posting
Dear List member,
I am conducting research into the use of core book lists within both
public and academic libraries in the United Kingdom and Ireland. A simple
explanation of what a core list would be used for is when a library wants
to check on how "good" their book collection is.
They would do this by comparing their current book holdings against a pre-
determined list of books (i.e the core list). The core list, in effect,
is a listing of titles that a library should consider to hold as a
minimum. The comparison process may be manual or using more automated
means.
I would be grateful if you could spend a couple of minutes to look at the
following questions and to reply to me off list at
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from a public or academic library together with your area of
responsibility. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence.
1. Do you use core collection lists for collection development of books?
2. If you do consult core collection lists, what lists do you use most
frequently?
3. If you do consult core collection lists, how often do you consult
them?
4. What percent of your budget do you spend on book purchases?
5. What percent of your budget is spent on print serials purchases?
6. What percent of your budget is spent on electronic journals?
7. On a scale of 1 to 5, one being most important, 5 being least
important, how important do you consider a core collection list to help
with book selection?
8. What factors are most important when selecting a title for your
collection - for example, positive review in an industry journal, cost of
title, author, recommendation by a library user etc.
Finally, please feel free to add any further information that may help
clarify your own situation.
Best wishes,
Darren Roberts
Bowker UK Ltd
Darren Roberts
Regional Sales Manager
Tel: +44 (0)1342 310461
Fax: +44 (0)1342 310486
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