American University of Sharjah Library a collection development project

• Published in: Collection Building Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 167 - 176
• Main Authors: Gyeszly, Suzanne D., Ismail, Matthew
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: MCB UP Ltd 01.12.2003
• Subjects: Academic libraries; Collections management; Education policy; United Arab Emirates

The American University of Sharjah AUS in the United Arab Emirates was established in 1997. The universitys international curriculum and the library holdings have changed with the growth of the student enrollment. Assessment of the library collection was, therefore, necessary to maintain the quality...