期刊名称：Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science
印刷版ISSN：1680-4465
出版年度：2018
卷号：21
页码：1-29
出版社：University of the Punjab
摘要：This study attempts to discuss the current scenario of rare
collections available in the libraries of Lahore city. Lahore is capital
of the Punjab province in Pakistan. This study seeks to explore the
various aspects such as acquisition, organization, access,
preservation & conservation of rare collection of libraries of Lahore,
Pakistan. The study is qualitative in nature; based on multiple case study design. A
multiple case study helps the researchers in finding the differences among various
cases. A semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection tool. Seven
interviews of library professionals from four libraries (cases) were conducted. The
observation and document analysis of log registers of the cases (libraries) were
also done wherever facilitated. It was found that the potential of rare collections
remains untapped in the libraries of Lahore. Findings also established that
separate funds were not allocated to the public libraries of Lahore for the
acquisition and management of the rare collection. This paper identifies the
current status and issues in acquisition, management, access and use of rare
collection at public libraries of Lahore, Pakistan.
关键词：Rare collection; Special collection preservation; Rare collection
