Abstract
There have been considerable changes in publishing and information dissemination over the last decade. However, the structure and process of collection development at many libraries have not kept pace. In 2006, Morris Library at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) undertook a restructuring, in order to address the changing nature of collection development. This resulted in the creation of three new positions, more opportunities for planning and analysis, and new roles for liaisons. While there are drawbacks, the new structure has provided clear benefits, and may serve as a model for other academic libraries.
Recommended Citation
Nabe, Jonathan. "What's Next for Collection Management and Managers? Changing the Organization of Collection Development." (Jan 2011).
Comments
This is an electronic version of an article published in Collection Management Vol. 36 Issue 1, available online at: doi:10.1080/01462679.2011.529399.