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Learning from experts: collection development in business.
- Source :
- Collection Building; 2009, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p62-67, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to identify the types of information useful for the business domain and resources for specific information types. Also, it aims to discuss a methodological approach for identifying core resources in a particular discipline. Design/methodology/approach - Content analysis of business materials identifies a set of business tasks and questions. Based on the results of content analysis, a survey simulating real reference situations is conducted with academic business reference librarians. Findings - The paper identifies the types of information most useful both for business as a whole and for the sub-fields (entrepreneurship, finance, management, and marketing). The resources suggested by participants are summarized for each type of information. Practical implications - The findings are helpful for academic business librarians for collection development as well as for database selection for a specific query. Originality/value - The suggested methodology for identifying core resources in a particular discipline has general applicability across other disciplines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01604953
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Collection Building
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 40102126
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/01604950910953107