– The purpose of this paper is to present analysis of collection development in a specialized collection given the demand for electronic or online content.
– A review of research in digital collection development was conducted with particular emphasis on veterinary medicine or medical libraries. This article provides a critique of research on digital collection development as it pertains to a specialized collection from the perspective of a veterinary medicine librarian.
– As collection development tends toward a preference for electronic formats, many advantages for specialized user groups arise from purchasing electronic books.
– As there are many specialized library types, collection development differs according to user groups. As a veterinary medicine librarian, the author presents a profile of collection development for a specialized user group.
