Murphy, Elizabeth (2013) Assessing University Library Print Book Collections and Deselection: A Case Study at the National University of Ireland Maynooth. New Review of Academic Librarianship, 19. pp. 256-273. ISSN 1361-4533

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Abstract

This article discusses an assessment and deselection project of the modern print book collections in the John Paul II Library, National University of Ireland Maynooth. Following a contextual introduction and literature review, the article outlines the methodology, presents and discusses the results and concludes with lessons learnt. Although this project had its origins in planning for a major extension to the Library, its main aim was to ensure current and relevant print book collections. The purpose of the article is to share experience in the hope of it being useful to other libraries considering a review of print book collections.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	University Libraries; Print Collection Management; Assessment; Deselection;
Academic Unit:	University Library Faculty of Social Sciences > Sociology
Item ID:	4550
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.1080/13614533.2013.808252
Depositing User:	Elizabeth Murphy
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 16:00
Journal or Publication Title:	New Review of Academic Librarianship
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
Refereed:	Yes
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Use Licence:	This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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