This collection was created with specific users in mind. The patrons that are most likely to access the information will be researchers focusing on Detroit history and/or architecture. They will be patrons who are somewhat familiar with Detroit and want to gain a better understanding of the influence David Whitney Jr. Another type of patron who would use the collection would be someone who wants to learn more about architecture, specifically around the late 1800s. The patrons and their needs have been taken into consideration when creating the records for this collection. Ease of access to the collection as well as the preservation of the materials has been greatly considered.
“It is not only our own needs that should concern us in understanding the role of information in society, but also the agendas of others.”
Buckland, M. K. (2017, p15). Information and society. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.
Further Reading:
ALA American Library Association. (2016, August 02). RUSA Guidelines for Establishing Local History Collections. Retrieved November 24, 2018, from http://www.ala.org/rusa/resources/guidelines/guidelinesestablishing
David Whitney Jr. Collection 