Making a collection count : a holistic approach to library collection management /

Takes a uniquely holistic and comprehensive approach to helping public, academic, school, and special librarians develop collections that are functional, up-to-date, and relevant. The authors focus specifically on collection quality, and provide highly practical guidance for selection, cataloging, s...

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Main Author: Hibner, Holly
Other Authors: Kelly, Mary, 1960-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Chandos Publishing, 2010.
Series:Chandos information professional series
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Table of Contents:
  • Life cycle of a collection
  • Understanding your workflow
  • Collection audit and using statistics
  • Physical inventory
  • Creating collection objectives and benchmarkes
  • Collection organization
  • Making the most of a library collection budget
  • Everything is connected
  • Appendix A: Public library collection management policy
  • Appendix B: Strategic content negotiation for the small library.