Measurement of Quality in Collection Development: Impressionistic Method of Survey at ISI Library

Abstract

Outlines the importance of Collection Development program in any library. Need for collection evaluation is ascertained as a part of Quality Improvement program. Identifies two philosophies of collection evaluation. The different methods of collection evaluation with special reference to impressionistic methods is considered for discussion. Reports the results of a survey conducted at ISI Bangalore Centre Library to evaluate the collection Quality