Citation Analysis as a Tool for Collection Development and Instruction
- 30 September 2014
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Collection Management
- Vol. 39 (4), 275-296
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01462679.2014.935904
Abstract
The authors analyzed bibliographies from three departments’ undergraduate senior theses, with the goal of improving both collection development and information literacy instruction. Though undergraduate students were not citing major journals or key authors, the study revealed popular research topics, which will inform collection development. The finding that the library owned 70% of the journal articles undergraduates cited suggests that they are more likely to cite what their own institution owns, and thus a strong collection can have a significant influence on undergraduate work. The data also prompted conversations with faculty about their expectations and current strategies for guiding undergraduate research, which will allow librarians to improve instruction.Keywords
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