Crash course in collection development

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"The third edition of Crash Course in Collection Development is a must-have for librarians just entering the field and professionals in need of a refresher in effective library operations. It now covers all aspects of collection development and management - including inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer service - in all library environments including public, academic, and school libraries. Focusing on collecti...

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Collection development (Libraries) United States

Collection management (Libraries) United States

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ISBN:

9798216170082

Edition:

Third edition

Description:

xii, 188 pages ; 26 cm

Notes:

Includes index

Contents:

Library collections
The library and its community
Collection assessment and evaluation
Collection use and statistics for collection developers
Collection development policies
Managing collection budgets
Selecting library materials
Reviews and reviewing sources
Acquisitions
The publishing industry
Collection maintenance
Mending and preserving
Collection promotion and merchandising
Handling complaints about the collection
Collections for the digital age

LCCN:

2022057207

Control Number:

3368581

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