LI 861 XI and XJ Current Topics in Information Transfer:
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 Photo date 12/2005 © S.W. Aber |
| Introduction | Collection Development Policy |
| Conclusions | Readings and References |
| Selection and Acquistion: A Guide Through the Labyrinth of Spatial Data | |
LI 861 XI and XJ Current Topics in Information Transfer:
|
Photo date 12/2005 © S.W. Aber |
| Introduction | Collection Development Policy |
| Conclusions | Readings and References |
| Selection and Acquistion: A Guide Through the Labyrinth of Spatial Data | |
Map librarians are better able to make wise decisions regarding collection development when they understand content area and assess the current and potential client pool. Larsgaard (1998) suggested librarians observe users and use patterns and formulate a user profile that is specific to a library setting (p. 1-2). Tracking reference inquiries and assessing proactive reference services will help to acquire this information. However, learning to assess and anticipate your library community's needs is beyond the scope of this course, a good site to visit as an introduction is by Dr. Sandra Hirsh and others, Community Needs Assessment, http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/commneeds.htm. Knowledge gained from this and other readings and courses on assessment should be applied to map librarianship. While the foundation for sound collection development policy involves a realistic and honest assessment of current and potential clients, other factors may drive collection development decisions.
This course was first offered for university credit in the spring 2007 semester. Visit Course Schedule and Syllabi to see when it will be taught again for ESU, slim.emporia.edu/program/syllabus/syllabus.htm. Or if you are interested in taking this course on the resources and services associated with map librarianship, please contact Dr. Aber at saber@emporia.edu.
Sample Introduction
The purpose of this lecture is to explore map collection development or the selection and acquisition of maps and supporting cartographic materials needed to build a viable map and spatial data collection. Collection development is the heart of any library, and visual and spatial data complement the print and oral information contained within a library. Formal recognition of map and image collections demonstrates that librarians understand that one of the ways people navigate life is through the visualization of information and interpretation of spatial data.
This page was for the use and benefit of students enrolled at Emporia State University, School of Library and Information Management slim.emporia.edu/. For more information contact the course instructor, S. W. Aber, e-mail: saber@emporia.edu Thanks for visiting! Webpage created: December, 2006; last update: June 17, 2008.