Written by librarians working and teaching on the front lines, this
guide uses a functional, hands-on approach to lay out the basics of
technical services, from acquiring new materials to making them
available to library users. Perfect for those just moving into the
profession, as well as library staff in need of a brush up,
Fundamentals of Technical Services concisely examines What
precisely Technical Services are, with a brief history of the field
Collection development and acquisitions, including budgeting,
ordering, and receiving Metadata and cataloging, from MARC to RDA
Dealing with different kinds of materials, including
books/monographs, serials, video, audio, and electronic/e-resources
The basics of physical processingSystems such as ILS, ERM, and EDI
Collection maintenance issues such as book repair/preservation and
weeding Authority control and database maintenance Vendors,
contracts, workflow, and other administrative functions
Forward-looking analysis of important trends and developments such
as pricing, consortia/co-ops, languages of materials, and
outsourcing . Complete with a handy glossary, this primer provides
essential coverage of the broad array of technical services and how
the library's back-office operations work together.
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