PAPER ID:IJIM/V.2(V)/ 151-155 /26

AUTHOR : Umesha M B and Dr. P Sarasvathy

TITLE: COLLECTION EVALUATION: A ORGANIZATION FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

ABSTRACT:About the value of collection evaluations Design/methodology/approach – Three examples of collection evaluation methods (user-centered evaluation, physical assessment, and specific subject support) are explored. Many strategies are available for evaluating collections, regardless of the kind of library or size of the collection. Evaluation allows librarians a more thorough knowledge of what already exists, what may be needed, and whether collection development goals are being achieved. Meaningful collection evaluation is shared so that librarians may create an evaluation that will provide useful information to them in their library setting. Implications for successful future collection management, financial resource management, and effective format selection are discussed. Discussion that includes the “assessment of specific subject support” and “assessing and building subject collections” encourages librarians to recognize their major and minor collections, creatively assess those collection areas, and involve techniques or individuals who might guide them to Specific material subject.

KEYWORDS: Collection evaluation, Collection development, Collection assessment

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