“Can We Ever Cancel Anything?
Collection Development and Resource Tradeoffs in an Electronic Environment”
Sponsored by ASCLA Interlibrary Cooperation & Networking; RUSA Collection Development & Evaluation Section
The program was presented at the 1999 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans on Monday, June 28.
Library Journal columnist, Carol Tenopir, provides factors to consider when deciding among print and various electronic formats. OhioLINK's Tom Sanville describes dramatically expanded Electronic Journal Center use that confounds traditional notions of collection development and cancellation. San Antonio Public Library's Michelle Jeske discusses revamping staff roles and organizational structure for a new type of “collection” and “acquisition.” NJIT's Richard Sweeney explores strategic and tactical decision-making processes for satisfying user needs.
