Evaluating the sociology collection
Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
7-16-1985
Abstract
This article defines a method of evaluation of sociology collections in academic and research libraries. Three parts of a collection are examined, the journal collection, the basic book collection, and recent monograph acquisitions. The evaluation takes into account both the quantity and quality of a library’s holdings and allows the evaluator to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the collection. An attempt is also made to establish standards for the evaluation that permit comparisons to be made with other sociology research collections. © 1985 by The Haworth Press, Inc.
Publication Title, e.g., Journal
Behavioral and Social Sciences Librarian
Volume
4
Issue
2-3
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Devin, Robin B.. "Evaluating the sociology collection." Behavioral and Social Sciences Librarian 4, 2-3 (1985). doi: 10.1300/J103v04n02_01.