Building Health Sciences Library Collections

A Handbook

Megan Inman, Marlena Rose

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Rowman & Littlefield
28 June 2023

Acquisitions & collection development; Library & information services

Series: Medical Library Association Books Series

Building Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook provides readers with an accessible, in-depth reference for building their library's collection. Designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced, to aid in the bibliographic selection of a variety of materials in different formats

Edited by: Megan Inman, Marlena Rose
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 413g
ISBN: 9781538172711
ISBN 10: 1538172712
Series: Medical Library Association Books Series
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 28 June 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Megan Inman, MLIS, is the Collection Development Librarian at Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University. In her current role, she oversees the selection of collections purchases made in all formats. She leads the review and negotiation of electronic and continuing resources license agreements and participates in the management of the library's electronic resources management system. Prior to her work as a collection development librarian, she worked for nine years as the Liaison Librarian to the College of Allied Health. Marlena Rose, MLIS, is the Assistant Director of Collections and Historical Services at Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University. She has been at East Carolina University since 2013. In her role, she provides guidance on the library's collections budget and coordinates and develops collection management projects.

Reviews for Building Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook

"""Building Health Sciences Library Collections"" is an indispensable guide for health and medical librarians looking to develop, diversify, and innovate their collections . With practical insights and expert advice on discipline-specific materials, open educational resources, and how to stay on top of collections trends, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to building a world-class collection that meets the needs of a diverse range of patrons."" --Elizabeth Ketterman, MLS, East Carolina University, Director of the Laupus Health Sciences Library This handbook offers a useful mix of practical advice, personal experiences, case studies, and lists of recommended sources. Several chapters provide thoughtful overviews of specific topics, including nuanced discussions of plusses and minuses of different decisions. The chapter on diversity and inclusive collections was particularly detailed. Both people new to collection development and experienced practitioners can dip in to find relevant and timely information. It would pair well with a more comprehensive how-to-do-it-manual. --Erin Wentz, MSLIS, Electronic Resources Librarian, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences"