'n Ondersoek na evalueringsmetodes vir die versameling van 'n medium-groot universiteitsbiblioteek met spesiale verwysing na die Frik Scott Mediese Takbiblioteek

[摘要] English: Research was carried out into scientifically reliable and timesavingmethods to evaluate the collection of a medium-sizeduniversity library with limited financial resources. Theevaluation should be executable by subject librarians who donot necessarily have a knowledge of all the subjects undertheir control. The study was conducted at the Frik ScottLibrary, a medical branch library of the University of theOrange Free State.During a comprehensive literature search, thirteen evaluationmethods were identified. These methods were, as far as possible,tested in the Frik Scott Library. As certain questions arose,a study tour of the United States of America was undertakento seek solutions at university libraries in that country andto compare techniques. Afterwards the methods employed atthe Frik Scott Library were once again critically assessed.Where necessary, adaptations were made accordingly.Only one premise could not be carried out, namely that theevaluation must be scientifically reliable. However, if therecommendations are followed by using several methods, oneshould come as close as possible to this ideal.

[发布机构] University of the Free State