University Library

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University Library
The Library Legacy Theory, Models and
Systems Ross Atkinson Associate University
Librarian for Collections ra13_at_cornell.edu
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1. Three Qualifications
a) situation,
b) library types,
c) functional bias.
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2. Framework
a. The discipline of bibliography
b. Defining concepts
c. The paradigm of Alexandria
d. Modernity the service ethic
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Framework
a. The discipline of bibliography

• writing

• descriptive, historical, analytical textual
  criticism and scholarship

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Framework
b. Defining concepts

• materiality

• ideology

• function

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Framework
c. The paradigm of Alexandria

• access time reduction

• defined constituency

• transversalism

• social/intellectual center

• organization/classification

• preservation

• legitimacy/authentication

• comprehensive ideal

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Framework
d. Modernity
the service ethic
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Modern Operations
a. Objects type and periodicity
(monographs/serials)

• dominant objects by discipline

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Modern Operations
b. Functions

• input coll development technical services
  (acquisitions/cataloging)

• output public services (access services
  reference/instruction)

• administration and systems

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c. Input flow

• selection criteria and the representational deal

• acquisitions

• cataloging copy and original descriptive and
  subject

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d. Output options

• reference services

• bibliographic (reference) tools enumeration
  and synopsis

• prime aim access time as a factor of utility

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e. An alternative perspective
mediation and delivery
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f. The special role of
Special Collections
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g. Preservation
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1. Library cooperation

Dreams and Realities

• the use and abuse statistics quantity as quality

• synergism and complementarity

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5. The pursuit of professionalism
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6. The ideological foundation

• Library Bill of Rights and the Keystone
  Principles

• the transitional commitment

• the service problematic the specter of
  inversion

• intermediation and disintermediation

• the fair witness