Mattos, AM; Dias, EJW. 2009. Collections development in academic libraries: a quantitative approach. PERSPECTIVAS EM CIENCIA DA INFORMACAO 14 (3): 38-60

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Mattos, AM; Dias, EJW. 2009. Collections development in academic libraries: a 
quantitative approach. PERSPECTIVAS EM CIENCIA DA INFORMACAO 14 (3): 
38-60.

Author Full Name(s): Mattos, Ana Maria; Wense Dias, Eduardo Jose
Language: Portuguese
Document Type: Article
Author Keywords: University Library; Collection Development; Citation Analysis
KeyWords Plus: CITATION ANALYSIS; OBSOLESCENCE

Abstract: Citation analysis of the bibliography used in the elaboration of 
academic dissertations can support the decision-making process in collection 
development in the university library. The analysis of the type of materials, its 
obsolescence, its languages, and the titles of journals cited will make it possible 
to improve the distribution of the budget; to establish guidelines for storage; to 
determine the composition of the core collection of journals; and to identify 
languages in which the bibliographical materials should be acquired.

Addresses: [Mattos, Ana Maria] Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Escola Adm, BR-
90046900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; [Mattos, Ana Maria] Univ Fed Minas Gerais, 
Programa Posgrad, Escola Ciencia Informacao, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

Reprint Address: Mattos, AM, Univ Fed Rio Grande do Sul, Escola Adm, BR-
90046900 Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

ISSN: 1981-5344
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?pid=S1413-
99362009000300004&script=sci_abstract