Academic Library Collection Development and Management Positions; Announcements in "College & Research Libraries News" from 1980 through 1991.

Abstract

To identify the skills and experiences required and desired for collection development and management (CDM) positions, twelve years of College & Research Libraries News were examined, yielding 433 CDM announcements. Each position announcement was analyzed for required and desired skills and experiences as well as stated responsibilities. These variables were related to the type of academic library and the date of the announcement as well as faculty status and tenure