Veterinary medicine: All collections great and small

Esther Carrigan; Ana Ugaz; Heather K. Moberly; Jessica Page; Kristine M. Alpi; Carol E. Vreeland

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-5640-4.ch019

Veterinary medicine: All collections great and small

Esther Carrigan, Ana Ugaz, Heather K. Moberly, Jessica Page, Kristine M. Alpi, Carol E. Vreeland

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The purpose of this chapter is to present the specifics of veterinary collection development within the context of general health sciences collection development. A basic understanding of the principles of collection development and its processes is assumed. The chapter provides historical background and current information on external forces that impact veterinary collections. It presents important aspects of the veterinary literature and the community of veterinary libraries and explains their impact on veterinary collection development. The chapter provides practical advice and strategies for developing and maintaining veterinary collections. It discusses important trends and future issues in veterinary collection development, including the need for an active advocacy role for veterinary collection librarians.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Veterinary Science
Subtitle of host publication	Breakthroughs in Research and Practice
Publisher	IGI Global
Pages	344-366
Number of pages	23
ISBN (Electronic)	9781522556411
ISBN (Print)	1522556400, 9781522556404
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-5640-4.ch019
State	Published - May 4 2018

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General Veterinary

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