Hi everyone. I am beginning an assessment of our Library's media collection dealing with genocide (in very broad terms). I feel we have a relatively strong collection both in content and accessibility, and this area is an ongoing collection development focal point for me. As a very preliminary starting point, I would greatly appreciate hearing from other academic libraries regarding the following:
* Does your institution have an identified program in Genocide Studies and/or a Genocide Studies Center? * If so, does the Library purchase media materials in support of Genocide Studies, and are these materials a part of the Library's general media collection? (as opposed to a closed, departmental, or special collection) * Are these materials cataloged and available in your OPAC? Do they circulate? * How is your institution's library system arranged? The USF Tampa Campus has a centralized library as opposed to official Departmental, School, College or Graduate/Undergraduate individual libraries across the campus. Ultimately my assessment will include comparative reports using tools such as WorldCat Collection Analysis as appropriate. And I will be also be looking at the identification of vendors handling this type of content. I'm aware of many, but it's a 'big world' out there. Any and all information is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Rue Rue McKenzie Coordinator of Media Collections Academic Resources University of South Florida, Tampa Library 813-974-6342
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