Developing an Outstanding Core Collection: A Guide for Libraries - Brossura

Alabaster, Carol

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0838910408 ISBN 13: 9780838910405

Casa editrice: Ala Editions, 2010

Riassunto

In this practical handbook, newly updated for 2010, Carol Alabaster focuses on developing a collection with high-quality materials while saving time and money. She addresses key collection development questions, including

• What criteria are used to identify a core title?
• What is the process for making selections?
• How is a collection maintained and improved?
• How are core titles tracked in the library's acquisition and circulation systems?

Packed with selection resources and sample core lists in seven subject areas, this soup-to-nuts manual will be useful whether you are starting from scratch or revitalizing an existing collection.

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In this practical handbook, newly updated for 2010, Carol Alabaster focuses on developing a collection with high-quality materials while saving time and money. She addresses key collection development questions, including.. What criteria are used to identify a core title? .. What is the process for making selections? .. How is a collection maintained and improved? .. How are core titles tracked in the library's acquisition and circulation systems? .Packed with selection resources and sample core lists in seven subject areas, this soup-to-nuts manual will be useful whether you are starting from scratch or revitalizing an existing collection.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Ala Editions
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0838910408
• ISBN 13: 9780838910405
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 191
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile