Print Book and e-Book Collections in Academic Libraries in Malawi

IF 0.4 Q4 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Collection Management Pub Date : 2023-09-13 DOI:10.1080/01462679.2023.2255555

Aubrey Harvey Chaputula, Sellina Khumbo Kapondera

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Abstract

Arrival of e-books on the scene has had a significant effect on the collection development activities of many academic libraries. Whilst some libraries have made the radical decision to ditch print books in favor of e-books, others are cautiously navigating the new terrain by acquiring both. The current study used the survey research design to study the collection development trends of print books and e-books in academic libraries in Malawi. The study found that academic libraries in Malawi are acquiring both print books and e-books. The trend has resulted from collection development decisions, practices, and budgetary constraints.

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马拉维大学图书馆的纸质书和电子图书收藏

电子图书的出现对许多高校图书馆的馆藏建设活动产生了重大影响。虽然一些图书馆已经做出了激进的决定，放弃纸质书，转而购买电子书，但其他图书馆也在谨慎地探索新的领域，同时购买了这两种图书。本研究采用调查研究设计，研究马拉维大学图书馆纸质书和电子书的馆藏发展趋势。该研究发现，马拉维的学术图书馆正在购买纸质书和电子书。这种趋势是由收集开发决策、实践和预算限制造成的。

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Collection Management INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

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1.60

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44.40%

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期刊介绍： The management and development of library collections is constantly evolving. Collection Management is the essential refereed quarterly journal that presents practical, research-based information about building, administering, preserving, assessing, and organizing library collections. The journal offers library professionals of all types crucial guidance in the fast-changing field of collection management, including the latest developments in sharing and providing access to resources, creating digital collections, preserving both traditional and digital library resources, applying technological developments to managing collections, training and developing staff.