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Themenkanon

Themenkanon is a concept in the field of library and information science, particularly in the context of academic libraries. It refers to the set of topics or subjects that a library aims to cover comprehensively. The term is often used in the context of academic libraries, where the goal is to provide a broad and deep collection of resources that support the curriculum and research needs of the institution's faculty and students.

The development of a Themenkanon involves collaboration between librarians, faculty, and sometimes students. It is based

The Themenkanon is not static; it evolves over time as the curriculum changes, new research areas emerge,

In some cases, the Themenkanon may be influenced by external factors, such as national or international standards

on
the
curriculum
and
research
interests
of
the
institution,
as
well
as
the
needs
of
the
user
community.
The
process
typically
includes
identifying
key
areas
of
study,
assessing
the
current
collection,
and
making
decisions
about
what
to
acquire
or
retain.
and
the
needs
of
the
user
community
shift.
Regular
reviews
and
updates
are
essential
to
ensure
that
the
library's
collection
remains
relevant
and
comprehensive.
for
academic
libraries,
or
the
availability
of
resources
from
specific
publishers
or
databases.
However,
the
primary
goal
remains
the
same:
to
provide
a
comprehensive
and
accessible
collection
of
resources
that
supports
the
academic
mission
of
the
institution.