Describing Grey Literature Again: A Survey of Collection Policies : Describing Grey Literature Again: A Survey of Collection Policies Heather Lehman Information School, University of Washington Janet Webster Guin Library, Oregon State University
Slide2 : Oregon State University
Current Digital Library collections
Experimental collections
Tsunami Digital Library
Concept
User Needs
Defining the collection
Issues : Issues Digital format is the lowest common denominator
Describing the ownership responsibilities
Maintaining quality and authority
Selecting the relevant given the volume
The Survey : The Survey Who
20 librarians knowledgeable about digital information and grey literature
North American
What
Definitions
Selection
Cooperation
Access
Definitions & Perceptions of Grey : Definitions & Perceptions of Grey Access versus publishing method
Emphasis on access
Validation by price
Avoidance because of messiness
Reliance on others to collect
Resolving Questions : Resolving Questions Increase collaboration with institutions and other entities
Create ways of collaborating with users and producers
Use the collection policy as a way of framing discussion and refining responsibilities
What needs to shift? : What needs to shift? Awareness and validation of grey materials
Commitment to collect – dedicating the time and resources
Moving from collection strategies to collection policies
Back to the TDL : Back to the TDL Critical need for grey digital materials
Essential to form partnerships
Use the collection policy as a framework for moving forward