This collection of resources is designed to be of use both to new collection development librarians as well as those with a great deal of experience.聽 It includes listservs, blogs, journals, newsletters, databases and collection development related web sites, and represents resources regularly consulted by current members of the ALL-SIS Collection Development Committee.聽 We are always interested in adding new resources to this list that might benefit its users, so please contact the current ALL-SIS Collection Development Committee Chair if you have聽 a recommendation.
Against the Grain (Table of contents only)
Against the Grain is your key to the latest news about libraries, publishers, book jobbers, and subscription agents. It is a unique collection of reports on the issues, literature, and people that impact the world of books and journals. ATG is published on paper six times a year, in February, April, June, September, and November and December/January.
American Libraries (Partial content)
The official magazine of the American Library Association.
Journal of Electronic Publishing (Full content; electronic only)
The Journal of Electronic Publishing (JEP) is an open access journal that publishes research about contemporary scholarly publishing issues and practices. Our contributors and readers are publishers, scholars, librarians, journalists, students, technologists, attorneys, and others with an interest in the methods and means of contemporary publishing.
Law Library Blogs鈥攃ompiled by Bonnie Shucha
Bonnie Shucha of the University of Wisconsin Law Library has created a fantastic repository of links to existing blogs related to all aspects of law librarianship.聽 Several of the blogs, associations, and librarians featured in this list can provide a connection to information about or professionals involved in collection development.
Law Library Journal (Full content)
The Law Library Journal has been the “official” publication of the Association since 1908. It is published quarterly and distributed to members directly.
Library Philosophy and Practice (Full content; electronic only)
Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research. 聽RSS feeds are available from this site.
Library Quarterly (Table of contents only)
Since 1931, The Library Quarterly has maintained its commitment to scholarly research in all areas of librarianship – historical, sociological, cultural, evaluative, statistical, bibliographical, managerial, and educational. 聽RSS feeds are available from this site.
NPR Books
If I had a nickel for every great law-related book I鈥檝e heard about on NPR, I鈥檇 be a wealthy librarian!聽 NPR Books is simply a great place to keep up with the newest publications as well as some fantastic classic works.聽 There are also a number of library patrons who listen to NPR and may be interested to know if you have the books mentioned in the collection.聽 RSS feeds are available from this site.
Serials Librarian (Table of contents with abstracts)
This title is published four times per year and covers the many aspects of the management of serials and other types of continuing resources in all formats, with emphasis upon electronic publications.
Technical Services Law Librarian (Full content)
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This is the quarterly newsletter of the 糖心视频 Technical Services Special Interest Section and includes information regarding all aspects of technical services, including acquisitions and collection development.
Technical Services Quarterly (Table of contents with abstracts)
Technical Services Quarterly covers current developments and future trends in computers, automation, and advanced technologies in the technical operations of libraries and information centers.
Urban Law Journal (Table of contents only)
Urban Library Journal, an open access, refereed journal of research and discussion dealing with all aspects of urban libraries and librarianship, welcomes articles dealing with academic, research, public, school, and special libraries in an urban setting.
WorldCat
No collection development librarian would dare to work without a shortcut or 鈥渇avorite鈥� link to Worldcat.聽 Simply put, Worldcat serves as a union catalog describing the holdings of libraries worldwide.聽 While this link will point users to a free version of Worldcat, most academic and public libraries will maintain a subscription to this service.