Pasión por un fondo especializado en la Biblioteca Sant Antoni-Joan Oliver: el coleccionismo
The purpose of the research and thinking presented in this article is to analyse which initiatives, in terms of the development and management of a collection, have to be taken to ensure it continues to be a key source of information and knowledge for the community. A particular focus is given to the policies of a specialist collection that dedicated to the hobby of collecting in the Library of Sant Antoni-Joan Oliver in Barcelona.
The aim of the study is described in relation to the overall theme of collecting, the classification of resources, the visibility of the library’s specialization when employing ICTs, the organisation of promotional activities, the writing of formal documents governing procurement policies and the management of funds and the creation of the library’s own resources, among others.