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Selecting Materials for Library Collections

Selecting Materials for Library Collections

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ISBN10: 0789015218
ISBN13: 9780789015211
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Jul 2 2004
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.40 Depth: 8.30
Language: English

Strategies and tools to help you plan, build, and maintain your library collection!

Selecting Materials for Library Collections takes you step-by-step through the process of planning, building, and maintaining a quality library collection. This up-to-date guide addresses the interests and concerns of academic and public libraries with expert advice on budgets, policies, and planning. The book examines print, non-print, and Internet selection resources, including the OCLC WorldCat Database and ACQNET-L. You'll find valuable information you can apply right away to help you keep any collection relevant and up-to-date!

Selecting Materials for Library Collections provides the tools you need to keep your library collection current. Seasoned experts share their thoughts on how to analyze your users' expectations and then provide them with the materials they need. The contributors also examine the selection aids that they use in their own acquisitions work and then look at how to achieve a balanced collection that efficiently serves their clients' needs. Supplementary reading lists and extensive bibliographies provide you with additional resources.

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