Learning the Collection: a New Librarian's Experience in Collection Management.

Authors

  • Heather Lewin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2555

Abstract

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of having to learn collection management as a librarian at the Iowa State University.

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References

Kennedy, K. et al. 2008. Evaluating continuing resources: perspectives and methods from science librarians. The Serials Librarian 55(3): 428-443.

Locknar, A. and Vine S. 2001. Now what? Starting your first professional academic reference position. Reference Librarian 34(72): 43-50.

Stacy-Bates, K. et al. 2003. Competencies for bibliographers: a process for writing a collection development competencies document. Reference and User Services Quarterly 42(3): 235-241.

Tucker, James and Torrence, M. 2004. Collection development for new librarians: advice from the trenches. Library Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical Services 28: 397-409.

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Published

2010-12-01

How to Cite

Lewin, H. (2010). Learning the Collection: a New Librarian’s Experience in Collection Management. Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (63). https://doi.org/10.29173/istl2555

Issue

No. 63 (2010): Fall

Section

Viewpoints

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