The development of academic library collections in Malawi:: A case study of Chancellor College Library - Tapa blanda

Chaputula, Aubrey Harvey

 
9783847375548: The development of academic library collections in Malawi:: A case study of Chancellor College Library
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ISBN 10: 3847375547 ISBN 13: 9783847375548
Editorial: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Sinopsis

The quality of a library is directly related to how collection development decisions are made and implemented. The book explores some of the practical issues that underline collection development, especially in developing countries by undertaking a case study of Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi. Some of the issues which the book looks at pertain to existence and role of a collection development programme, and adequacy of funding for collection development activities. Both of these have a direct effect on quality of collections hence goes a long way in determining their suitability to the needs of users. The book also discusses the other factors militating against collection development activities, and ends by offering possible solutions to the problems identified.

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Reseña del editor

The quality of a library is directly related to how collection development decisions are made and implemented. The book explores some of the practical issues that underline collection development, especially in developing countries by undertaking a case study of Chancellor College, a constituent college of the University of Malawi. Some of the issues which the book looks at pertain to existence and role of a collection development programme, and adequacy of funding for collection development activities. Both of these have a direct effect on quality of collections hence goes a long way in determining their suitability to the needs of users. The book also discusses the other factors militating against collection development activities, and ends by offering possible solutions to the problems identified.

Biografía del autor

Aubrey Harvey Chaputula obtained a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from University of Botswana in 2009. He has worked as Readers Services Librarian for Mzuzu University Library since January 2007. Previously he worked as Acquisitions Librarian for Mzuzu University from March 2005 to January 2007.

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Editorial
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Año de publicación
2012
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ISBN 10 
3847375547
ISBN 13 
9783847375548
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Número de páginas
192
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