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The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
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Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both
library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of
procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management.
Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade
ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in
response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and
maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated
edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from
organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics.
The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department
activities from the beginning of the ordering process through
making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the
latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and
exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book
provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as
on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to
this second edition is information about major changes that have
occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library
systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and
demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of
resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a
comprehensive glossary. Incorporates thoroughly updated information
that reflects today's fast-changing world of acquisitions
management and addresses the changing landscape of publishing
overall Highlights new web-based materials Takes an integrated
approach to acquisitions functions and operations Serves as both a
manual for practicing acquisitions librarians and support staff and
as a textbook for students in library and information science
programs
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