Historical overview of academic branch libraries

作者: Nevenka Zdravkovska

DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-84334-630-2.50001-0

关键词: Library scienceWorld Wide WebWeb pageEngineering

摘要: This chapter briefly discusses the beginnings of branch libraries. First known as collegiate or departmental libraries, libraries are distinctive separate from main library building, but managed either independently (decentralized) by (centralized). A short overview two Academic Research Libraries (ARL) surveys on (1983 and 1999) is provided discussed. summary current situation using National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) web comparison tool an analysis ARL academic pages presented. The University Maryland Libraries, with its seven branches, represents average university in US far presence concerned. history development at (UM) state UM close chapter.

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