ERIC Number: EJ1255571
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Collection Development from Scratch: Supporting a New Degree Program in Construction Management
Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, n94 Spr 2020
Construction management is a growing field with strong job prospects and expanding educational opportunities. It is closely related to business and engineering. This article provides an introduction and overview of collection development for academic librarians supporting construction management, from the perspective of the author's experiences at Florida Gulf Coast University. Information types specific to the field include building codes and cost data. Relevant journals, conferences, books, and databases are also discussed.
Descriptors: Library Services, Construction Management, Academic Libraries, Bachelors Degrees, Engineering Education, State Universities, Library Materials, Periodicals, Professional Associations, Conferences (Gatherings), Facility Guidelines, Books, Costs, Databases, Librarian Teacher Cooperation
Science and Technology Section, Association of College and Research Libraries. 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Web site: https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/istl/index.php/istl/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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