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Building Health Sciences Library Collections

A Handbook

Edited by Megan Inman and Marlena Rose

Collection development is a cornerstone of librarianship; and with the rapid pace that library materials are produced, a thorough knowledge of collection development is more important than ever before. However, with the myriad of choices available, creating a meaningful collection can be a daunting task. Building and maintaining a health sciences library collection can be a challenge, especially in scenarios where there is no dedicated collection services department or collection development librarian. Often in library school curriculum, collection development strategies are discussed, but specific examples of bibliographic sources may not be covered in detail, particularly for health sciences resources.

Many collection development books often discuss the creation of policies, budgeting practices, and usability. This book is a comprehensive reference guide for those who will be creating and curating their library health sciences collections. Moving beyond a traditional list of titles, this guide will focus on several formats and areas. It features specific bibliographic information for top resources for a variety of subject areas and in a variety of formats. This book is designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced. Each chapter of this title does a deep dive into an area of health sciences library collection building, as well as covering how to maintain a current collection.

This book is designed to provide readers with a resource to lean on in determining the best bets in providing their users with health sciences resources to support curriculum, practice, and other user needs. Readers who are interested in gleaning techniques for maintaining their health sciences library collection will also benefit from this how-to guide as it details the deselection process. Every health sciences librarian, no matter their experience, can benefit from this reference guide.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 156 • Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
978-1-5381-7271-1 • Hardback • July 2023 • $120.00 • (£92.00)
978-1-5381-7272-8 • Paperback • June 2023 • $55.00 • (£42.00)
978-1-5381-7273-5 • eBook • July 2023 • $52.00 • (£40.00)
Series: Medical Library Association Books Series
Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General, Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / Collection Development

Megan Inman, MLIS, is the collection development librarian at East Carolina University, William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library. She has served in this role for the past seven years, following a number of years in reference services. She has a BA in psychology from Queens University of Charlotte and an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Megan serves on the editorial board for Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries. She has published several book chapters, articles, reviews, and an edited book. She has served on numerous national and regional committees in varying leadership roles.

Marlena Rose is the assistant director of collections & historical services at the Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University. She has presented at library conferences and written articles on collection development and technical services. Rose holds an MLIS from San Jose State University and a BA in communications from the University of Memphis. Rose previously served as chair of the Technical Services Caucus of the Medical Library Association (MLA) and has served on national and regional committees associated with health science librarianship. She is certified by MLA as an Academy of Health Information Professional at the senior level.

Preface

Acknowledgments

1 Collection Development in the Health Sciences

Megan Inman

2 Developing Diverse and Inclusive Collections

Derek Marshall

3 Managing Collections through Deselection Processes

Marlena Rose and Alessia Zanin-Yost

4 Keeping Up to Date with Emerging Topics in Collections

Matthew Noe

5 Developing Your Medicine Collection

Robyn Gleasner

6 Developing Your Nursing Collection

Robyn Gleasner

7 Developing Your Allied Health Collection

Alessia Zanin-Yost

8 Open Educational Resources in Health Sciences Collections: Great Promise, Great Challenges

Kerry Sewell and Jeanne Hoover

9 Nontraditional Online Collections

Megan Inman

About the Editors

About the Contributors

This handbook provides an approachable introduction to building collections in the health sciences, covering a wide range of specialties including medicine, nursing, and allied health disciplines. It is designed as an essential guide to starting a new collection and one of its strengths is the curated lists it compiles of recommended books, journals, databases, websites, and other resources pertaining to those specialties. Of particular interest is a chapter dedicated to building diverse and inclusive collections, again with lists of recommended titles. However, as the book acknowledges, the health sciences are ever-evolving so readers should use this text as a starting place and should consult other supplementary texts. This open access book is authored by the Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus and can serve as a companion text. The book under review will be most appropriate for new collection development librarians, library directors starting a new library, or liaison librarians supporting new academic programs or clinical departments. Recommended. Professionals.


— Choice Reviews


“Building Health Sciences Library Collections" is an indispensable guide for health and medical librarians looking to develop, diversify, and innovate their collections . With practical insights and expert advice on discipline-specific materials, open educational resources, and how to stay on top of collections trends, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to building a world-class collection that meets the needs of a diverse range of patrons."


— Elizabeth Ketterman, MLS, East Carolina University, Director of the Laupus Health Sciences Library


This handbook offers a useful mix of practical advice, personal experiences, case studies, and lists of recommended sources. Several chapters provide thoughtful overviews of specific topics, including nuanced discussions of plusses and minuses of different decisions. The chapter on diversity and inclusive collections was particularly detailed. Both people new to collection development and experienced practitioners can dip in to find relevant and timely information. It would pair well with a more comprehensive how-to-do-it-manual.


— Erin Wentz, MSLIS, Electronic Resources Librarian, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences


The book offers thoughtful approaches to the many facets of collection development, including sections on specific topics as well as general concepts and principles. Each chapter features a wealth of resources for the topic discussed, providing the reader with a path forward if a deeper understanding of the topic is required.


— Journal of Hospital Librarianship


This book is a well-rounded and informative guide, crucial for anyone involved in library collection development, especially in health sciences. The chapters cover a wide-range of topics, each addressing a unique facet of health sciences library collections. It's a resource that doesn't just inform but also equips librarians with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively develop and maintain health sciences library collections in a rapidly evolving landscape... This book offers valuable insights into the field of health sciences librarianship. Compared to other texts, this one stands out for its practical focus on collection development in health sciences, making it particularly relevant for librarians directly involved in building and maintaining these specialized collections. 4 Stars!


— Doody's Review Service


“A library’s collection is often viewed as the heart of the library;” Megan Inman, coeditor of this brief, accessible, and useful volume observes in the first chapter. As illustrated in this book, building collections in the health sciences can be challenging, in that health sciences is a broad topic area comprised of highly specialized and often technically complex specialties... Building Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook is a great resource, particularly for any librarian new to collecting in the health sciences. It provides the reader not only with key resources, but an understanding of the challenges unique to this environment. This is also a useful volume for those experienced in health sciences collection development, as it is a changing field and there are always new resources to be considered. Each chapter is well written and thoroughly footnoted, in a brief and accessible volume that users will reference repeatedly.


— Medical Reference Services Quarterly


6/1/23, ChoiceReviews: This title was included in a roundup of forthcoming titles in Library & Information Sciences.
Link: https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/forthcoming-titles-in-library-information-sciences-2023/



Building Health Sciences Library Collections

A Handbook

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Hardback
Paperback
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Summary
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  • Collection development is a cornerstone of librarianship; and with the rapid pace that library materials are produced, a thorough knowledge of collection development is more important than ever before. However, with the myriad of choices available, creating a meaningful collection can be a daunting task. Building and maintaining a health sciences library collection can be a challenge, especially in scenarios where there is no dedicated collection services department or collection development librarian. Often in library school curriculum, collection development strategies are discussed, but specific examples of bibliographic sources may not be covered in detail, particularly for health sciences resources.

    Many collection development books often discuss the creation of policies, budgeting practices, and usability. This book is a comprehensive reference guide for those who will be creating and curating their library health sciences collections. Moving beyond a traditional list of titles, this guide will focus on several formats and areas. It features specific bibliographic information for top resources for a variety of subject areas and in a variety of formats. This book is designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced. Each chapter of this title does a deep dive into an area of health sciences library collection building, as well as covering how to maintain a current collection.

    This book is designed to provide readers with a resource to lean on in determining the best bets in providing their users with health sciences resources to support curriculum, practice, and other user needs. Readers who are interested in gleaning techniques for maintaining their health sciences library collection will also benefit from this how-to guide as it details the deselection process. Every health sciences librarian, no matter their experience, can benefit from this reference guide.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 156 • Trim: 6¼ x 9⅜
    978-1-5381-7271-1 • Hardback • July 2023 • $120.00 • (£92.00)
    978-1-5381-7272-8 • Paperback • June 2023 • $55.00 • (£42.00)
    978-1-5381-7273-5 • eBook • July 2023 • $52.00 • (£40.00)
    Series: Medical Library Association Books Series
    Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / General, Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science / Collection Development
Author
Author
  • Megan Inman, MLIS, is the collection development librarian at East Carolina University, William E. Laupus Health Sciences Library. She has served in this role for the past seven years, following a number of years in reference services. She has a BA in psychology from Queens University of Charlotte and an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh. Megan serves on the editorial board for Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries. She has published several book chapters, articles, reviews, and an edited book. She has served on numerous national and regional committees in varying leadership roles.

    Marlena Rose is the assistant director of collections & historical services at the Laupus Health Sciences Library at East Carolina University. She has presented at library conferences and written articles on collection development and technical services. Rose holds an MLIS from San Jose State University and a BA in communications from the University of Memphis. Rose previously served as chair of the Technical Services Caucus of the Medical Library Association (MLA) and has served on national and regional committees associated with health science librarianship. She is certified by MLA as an Academy of Health Information Professional at the senior level.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Preface

    Acknowledgments

    1 Collection Development in the Health Sciences

    Megan Inman

    2 Developing Diverse and Inclusive Collections

    Derek Marshall

    3 Managing Collections through Deselection Processes

    Marlena Rose and Alessia Zanin-Yost

    4 Keeping Up to Date with Emerging Topics in Collections

    Matthew Noe

    5 Developing Your Medicine Collection

    Robyn Gleasner

    6 Developing Your Nursing Collection

    Robyn Gleasner

    7 Developing Your Allied Health Collection

    Alessia Zanin-Yost

    8 Open Educational Resources in Health Sciences Collections: Great Promise, Great Challenges

    Kerry Sewell and Jeanne Hoover

    9 Nontraditional Online Collections

    Megan Inman

    About the Editors

    About the Contributors

Reviews
Reviews
  • This handbook provides an approachable introduction to building collections in the health sciences, covering a wide range of specialties including medicine, nursing, and allied health disciplines. It is designed as an essential guide to starting a new collection and one of its strengths is the curated lists it compiles of recommended books, journals, databases, websites, and other resources pertaining to those specialties. Of particular interest is a chapter dedicated to building diverse and inclusive collections, again with lists of recommended titles. However, as the book acknowledges, the health sciences are ever-evolving so readers should use this text as a starting place and should consult other supplementary texts. This open access book is authored by the Medical Library Association Collection Development Caucus and can serve as a companion text. The book under review will be most appropriate for new collection development librarians, library directors starting a new library, or liaison librarians supporting new academic programs or clinical departments. Recommended. Professionals.


    — Choice Reviews


    “Building Health Sciences Library Collections" is an indispensable guide for health and medical librarians looking to develop, diversify, and innovate their collections . With practical insights and expert advice on discipline-specific materials, open educational resources, and how to stay on top of collections trends, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to building a world-class collection that meets the needs of a diverse range of patrons."


    — Elizabeth Ketterman, MLS, East Carolina University, Director of the Laupus Health Sciences Library


    This handbook offers a useful mix of practical advice, personal experiences, case studies, and lists of recommended sources. Several chapters provide thoughtful overviews of specific topics, including nuanced discussions of plusses and minuses of different decisions. The chapter on diversity and inclusive collections was particularly detailed. Both people new to collection development and experienced practitioners can dip in to find relevant and timely information. It would pair well with a more comprehensive how-to-do-it-manual.


    — Erin Wentz, MSLIS, Electronic Resources Librarian, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences


    The book offers thoughtful approaches to the many facets of collection development, including sections on specific topics as well as general concepts and principles. Each chapter features a wealth of resources for the topic discussed, providing the reader with a path forward if a deeper understanding of the topic is required.


    — Journal of Hospital Librarianship


    This book is a well-rounded and informative guide, crucial for anyone involved in library collection development, especially in health sciences. The chapters cover a wide-range of topics, each addressing a unique facet of health sciences library collections. It's a resource that doesn't just inform but also equips librarians with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively develop and maintain health sciences library collections in a rapidly evolving landscape... This book offers valuable insights into the field of health sciences librarianship. Compared to other texts, this one stands out for its practical focus on collection development in health sciences, making it particularly relevant for librarians directly involved in building and maintaining these specialized collections. 4 Stars!


    — Doody's Review Service


    “A library’s collection is often viewed as the heart of the library;” Megan Inman, coeditor of this brief, accessible, and useful volume observes in the first chapter. As illustrated in this book, building collections in the health sciences can be challenging, in that health sciences is a broad topic area comprised of highly specialized and often technically complex specialties... Building Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook is a great resource, particularly for any librarian new to collecting in the health sciences. It provides the reader not only with key resources, but an understanding of the challenges unique to this environment. This is also a useful volume for those experienced in health sciences collection development, as it is a changing field and there are always new resources to be considered. Each chapter is well written and thoroughly footnoted, in a brief and accessible volume that users will reference repeatedly.


    — Medical Reference Services Quarterly


Features
Features
  • 6/1/23, ChoiceReviews: This title was included in a roundup of forthcoming titles in Library & Information Sciences.
    Link: https://www.choice360.org/choice-pick/forthcoming-titles-in-library-information-sciences-2023/



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