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Collection development using interlibrary loan borrowing and acquisitions statistics

G D Byrd, D A Thomas, K E Hughes

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association

|January 1, 1982

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This study introduces a statistical method to assess library book collection strengths and weaknesses based on user demand. This approach aids in effective collection development and can support cooperative efforts among libraries.

Area of Science:

Library and Information Science
Health Sciences Librarianship

Background:

Libraries face challenges in selecting new books that align with user needs.
Traditional collection development methods may not systematically link acquisitions to user demand, especially in smaller institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a statistical method for evaluating library book collection strengths and weaknesses relative to user demand.
To provide a tool for assessing collection development program effectiveness and facilitating inter-library cooperation.

Main Methods:

Utilized interlibrary loan borrowing and book acquisition data from three health sciences libraries over one fiscal year.
Developed a graphical statistical method to identify subject strengths and weaknesses within a book collection.

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Main Results:

The statistical method effectively graphs broad and narrow subject fields indicating collection strengths and potential weaknesses.
The approach demonstrated simplicity, speed, and clarity in its implementation.

Conclusions:

The described statistical method offers a practical approach to collection development in health sciences libraries.
This method can be used for ongoing evaluation of collection development success and for enhancing cooperative collection development in library networks.