Library Collection Development records, 1960-2020

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University Libraries. Collection Strategy & Development
Abstract:
Collection Strategy & Development, previously the Collection Development Office, coordinates the strategic development and management of collections for Duke University Libraries (DUL). The Library Collection Development records contains materials related to the Collection Council, strategic planning, policies, budgets, staff training, the history of the library and its collection, collection development, and acquisitions.
Extent:
0.24 Gigabytes
21.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English.
Collection ID:
UA.08.01.0009

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains records related to the Collection Council, strategic planning, policies, budgets, staff training, the history of the library and its collection, collection development, and acquisitions. Also includes records of Jeff Kosokoff, former Assistant University Librarian for Collection Strategy.

Biographical / historical:

Collection Strategy & Development, previously the Collection Development Office, coordinates the strategic development and management of collections for Duke University Libraries (DUL). The department assesses collection strengths, creates budgets, plans future availability of scholarly materials, and cultivates partnerships with other libraries through collaboration with acquisitions, subject specialists, and other library staff. The goals of the department include providing access to resources that meet the current research and teaching needs of the university, building an exceptionally deep collection in focused areas with consideration to peer institutions' collections, and supporting the development of the scholarly publishing system in directions that benefit Duke and the broader society.

Sources: https://library.duke.edu/about/depts/colldev, accessed February 22, 2024 https://library.duke.edu/about/depts/colldev/philosophy, accessed February 22, 2024

Acquisition information:
The Library Collection Development records were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 2014, 2021, and 2024.
Processing information:

Accessions UA2014-0051, UA2014-0058, and UA2024-0011 added and finding aid updated by April Blevins, February 2024

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Access note. Some materials in this collection are electronic records that require special equipment. Contact Research Services with questions.

Access restricted. Some materials in this collection are personnel records. Records pertaining to employment where individuals are identified are closed for 70 years.

Access restricted. Some materials in this collection are Duke University administrative materials. For a period of twenty-five years from the origin of the material, permission in writing from the office of origin and the University Archivist is required for use of administrative records. After twenty-five years, records that have been processed may be consulted with the permission of the University Archivist. Contact Research Services for more information.

Terms of access:

Copyright for official university records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Library Collection Development records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.