Preprint: “Developing Humanities Collections in the Digital Age: Exploring Humanities Faculty Engagement with Electronic and Print Resources”

The following article is scheduled is scheduled for publication in the November 2013 issue of College and Research Libraries.

Title

Developing Humanities Collections in the Digital Age: Exploring Humanities Faculty Engagement with Electronic and Print Resources

Authors

Sarah Buck Kachaluba
Humanities Librarian, Florida State University

Jessica Evans Brady
Visual and Performing Arts Librarian, Florida State University

Jessica Critten
First Year Programs Librarian, University of West Georgi

Source

C&RL

Abstract

This article is based on quantitative and qualitative research examining humanities scholars’ understandings of the advantages and disadvantages of print versus electronic information resources. It explores how humanities’ faculty members at [removed for review] use print and electronic resources, as well as how they perceive these different formats. It was carried out with the goal of assisting the authors and other librarians in choosing between electronic and print formats when performing collection development responsibilities.

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