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Fields of Study > information science > library science > library collection development
Preferred Term:

library collection development

Definition:
Development of a library collection, including the determination and coordination of selection policy, assessment of needs of users and potential users, collection use studies, collection evaluation, identification of collection needs, selection of materials, planning for resource sharing, collection maintenance and weeding, and budgeting.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
library science
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/335056
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