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A policy for the development of collections in museum art libraries in the United States

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Donya-Dobrila Schimansky
Donya-Dobrila Schimansky*
Affiliation:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
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Abstract

This paper examines the problem of the formulation and implementation of a collection development policy in museum art libraries in the United States.

While there is literature on acquisition policy in academic and public libraries, there is nothing specific on museum art libraries. Because of the proliferation of art literature and budget restrictions it is of paramount importance for museum art libraries to formulate and follow a collection development policy. Once this is presented to the museum administration, the latter will better understand the library’s functions and will recognise its vital role both within the institution and outside.

Type
Research Article
Information
Art Libraries Journal , Volume 6 , Issue 4 , Winter 1981 , pp. 35 - 49
Copyright
Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 1981 

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