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Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
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Fundamentals of Collection Development and Management (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
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In this sweeping revision of a text that has become an
authoritative standard, expert instructor and librarian Peggy
Johnson addresses the art of controlling and updating library
collections, whether located locally or accessed remotely. Each
chapter offers complete coverage of one aspect of collection
development and management, including numerous suggestions for
further reading and narrative case studies exploring the issues.
Thorough consideration is given to:* Traditional management topics
such as organization of the collection, weeding, staffing, and
policymaking* Maintaining productive relationships with vendors and
publishers, and other important purchasing and budgeting topics*
The effects of rapidly changing information delivery and access
technologies, the evolving needs and expectations of library users,
and new roles for subject specialists* Marketing, liaison
activities, and outreach* Scholarly communication Johnson offers a
comprehensive tour of this essential discipline and situates the
fundamental ideas of collection development and management in
historical and theoretical perspective, bringing this modern
classic fully up to date.
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