Open figure viewer
Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to suggest that holiday libraries have as much design as they have chance.
Design/methodology/approach
– Generalizability from experiential anecdote.
Findings
– Though ephemeral, such libraries may have items of value and interest, and can have focus and purpose too.
Research limitations/implications
– This paper recommends more research based on survey evidence.
Practical implications
– Chance collections may nevertheless have items of value, can degrade but also be refreshed and may have a pragmatic role for users.
Social implications
– Most users take such collections for granted: a librarian or bibliographer will find them of interest.
Originality/value
– This paper is a commentary on an invisible resource.
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2016
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