Opening lines of communication: book ordering and reading lists, the academics view

Cameron, C. and Siddall, G. (2017) Opening lines of communication: book ordering and reading lists, the academics view. New Review of Academic Librarianship. 23(1), pp. 42-59. 1361-4533.

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Abstract:

This article outlines and assesses the research into resource management and ordering processes at the University of Northampton and academics’ knowledge of these processes. The aim of the research was to identify ways of streamlining the service, to improve communication between academic and library staff, with the objective of an enhanced student experience. The focus groups highlighted concerns around growing spoon-feeding in Higher Education and the ongoing communication barriers between academic and library staff. This article will evaluate the current debates, research and practices within the sector and present and analyse the findings of the research.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Reading lists, book orders, higher education, Libraries

Subjects:

Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z665 Library Science. Information Science > Z687 The collections. The books > Z689 Acquisition (selection, purchase, gifts, duplicates)
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education > LB2331.7 Teaching personnel
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > Z675 Classes of libraries > Z675.U5 Academic libraries
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA3075 Information literacy. Study and teaching

Creators:

Cameron, C. and Siddall, G.

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Northamptonshire and East Midlands:

Education, Training and Skills

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services

Date:

2017

Date Type:

Publication

Page Range:

pp. 42-59

Journal or Publication Title:

New Review of Academic Librarianship

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Number:

Language:

English

DOI:

10.1080/13614533.2016.1224769

ISSN:

1361-4533

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes

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