Collection Development Issues in the Online Environment

The demand for electronic material in academic libraries is growing and shows no signs of slowing down. Collection Development Issues in the Online Environment addresses key issues in electronic materials development and presents cutting-edge practices from academic libraries around the world. Leading authorities reveal insights on both common and special concerns that every library administrator can use in making decisions about their own collections. The text also presents real-life case studies illustrating approaches that can be modified for effective planning of your own library acquisitions. The strategies are practical, the information is clear and helpful, all of it contained in a single useful volume that every information science professional or academic can use. Book jacket.