Collection Assessment in Music Libraries

Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a library collection is an essential component in the collection management process. Compiles papers that present an overview of current approaches to and concerns about collection assessment for music libraries.

Introduction: Collection Assessment in Music Libraries	p. 1
References	p. 6
The RLG Music Conspectus: Its History and Applications	p. 7
Definition	p. 8
History	p. 12
Applications and Use	p. 18
Appendix: Sample of Results from Questionnaire on the RLG Music Conspectus	p. 23
Guidelines for Evaluating Music Collections as Part of a Regional Assessment Plan	p. 25
Appendix: Bibliographic Tools used in the Supplemental Guidelines for Music	p. 38
Technology for Collection Evaluation: Amigos and Other Tools	p. 50
Background and Development	p. 51
What Is It?	p. 56
What Does It Do?	p. 58
Other Automated Evaluation Methods	p. 69
Summary	p. 71
Evaluating the Conspectus Approach: Problems and Alternatives	p. 74
Appendix: The RLG Music Conspectus Lines	p. 82
Bibliography	p. 89
Books, Manuals, and Guides	p. 89
Music Specific Studies	p. 90
Selected Articles and Other Studies	p. 90
Index	p. 92
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