Journal Article (Preprint Version): “Cooperative Collection Development: Current Practices among ARL Libraries for Area Studies Collections”

The full text article linked below is a preprint (copy-edited and approved for publication) version of an article appearing in Vol. 24, No. 3 issue of portal: Libraries and the Academy.

Title

Cooperative Collection Development: Current Practices among ARL Libraries for Area Studies Collections

Authors

Brian Vetruba
University of Minnesota Libraries
University of Chicago Library

David Faust
University of Minnesota Libraries

Source

Published Version Appears in portal: Libraries and the Academy (Vol. 24, No.3)

Abstract

This study examines cooperative collection development (CCD) for area studies and foreign language collections at Association of Research Libraries (ARL) libraries, based on a 2020 survey. Respondents provided details about cooperative collection initiatives (CCIs) at their libraries and their attitudes toward CCD. Most respondents had a favorable opinion of CCD, citing access to a broader collection of materials and cost savings as primary reasons. Challenges include the work and time involved in managing CCIs. This composite picture of how libraries build collaborative collections and the perceived benefits and challenges of CCD will inform librarians and administrators alike as they consider how best to build area studies and foreign language collections.

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