core collection
[kɔːr kəˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: core collections
coleção essencial
1. The most important, fundamental, or representative items in a collection, library, or curated set that serve as the foundation or basis
The library's core collection includes classic literature and essential reference materials.
A coleção essencial da biblioteca inclui literatura clássica e materiais de referência fundamentais.
2. In academic and research contexts, a set of high-quality, peer-reviewed journals or publications considered most relevant to a discipline
The core collection in physics comprises the most cited journals in the field.
A coleção essencial em física compreende as revistas mais citadas da área.
3. A curated selection of items representing the essential or most valuable elements of a larger body of work
The museum's core collection features masterpieces from the Renaissance period.
A coleção essencial do museu apresenta obras-primas do período renascentista.
The term 'core collection' is primarily used in North American academic, library, and museum contexts. In Brazil, institutions often use 'acervo essencial' or 'coleção essencial' when referring to the most important holdings. The concept reflects Western institutional practices of organizing and prioritizing collections based on academic relevance, historical significance, and usage patterns. In Portuguese-speaking countries, this term has gained prominence with the expansion of digital libraries and academic indexing services like SciELO.
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