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Building Distinctive Collections: A Survey of Association of Research Libraries’ Member Institutions Acquisitions Infrastructure

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores how acquisitions practices and infrastructure influence building diverse distinctive collections within Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institutions. Through a survey of the existing acquisitions practices within ARL institutions, this study interrogates the collections-based methodologies that are utilized to purchase distinctive collections resources.

Source: College & Research Libraries

DOI: 10.5860/crl.86.3.466

Authors: Moon Kim, Angel Diaz, Betsaida Reyes, Florence Mugambi, Paolo Gujilde

Institutions: University of British Columbia, University of California, Santa Barbara, Pennsylvania State University, Library of Congress, Lyrasis

Language: English

Topic: Library Collection Development and Digital Resources

Subfield: Information Systems

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410085241

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