Library support for science research and education in leading liberal arts colleges: Survey results
Ricker A.S.; Witmer J.A.
1990
College and Research Libraries
6
10.5860/crl_51_05_401
In this article the investigators present results of a 1988-89 survey of liberal arts college libraries, focusing on science collections and science library facilities and personnel. The responses from colleges with strong science programs (here referred to as the "research colleges") are compared with data received from other liberal arts colleges. The research colleges as a group devote more resources to science collections than do the other colleges in the sample. In addition, library-staffed science libraries are found more often at research colleges. The survey helped to improve communication among science librarians in college settings, a process that has been further facilitated by the formation of an ACRL-STS Discussion Group for College Science Librarians.
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Association of College and Research Libraries
Review
All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
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