Open AccessCollection Development from Scratch: Supporting a New Degree Program in Construction Management
Author(s) -
Kimberly Reycraft
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
issues in science and technology librarianship
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.303
H-Index - 15
ISSN - 1092-1206
DOI - 10.29173/istl56
Subject(s) - collection development , field (mathematics) , perspective (graphical) , scratch , information management , construction management , engineering management , data collection , computer science , engineering , world wide web , knowledge management , sociology , civil engineering , social science , mathematics , artificial intelligence , pure mathematics , operating system
Construction management is a growing field with strong job prospects and expanding educational opportunities. It is closely related to business and engineering. The 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.