Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections Paperback / softback
by Carol A. Singer
Paperback / softback
Description
This is the essential guide to the knowledge and tools needed to successfully manage reference collections. Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections offers insight and best practice for designing, organizing and maintaining both tangible and virtual reference collections, no matter the size, and shows why managing without a plan is a recipe for clutter and confusion.
In this very practical guide, reference librarians will learn:The importance of collection development policies, and how to effectively involve others in the decision-making processNew strategies for selecting reference materials, both print and electronicStrategies for collection maintenance, including the all-important issue of weedingHow to increase discovery and accessHow to manage acquisitions, budgets and licenses. This important new book will help librarians make better reference decisions, aligned to customer needs and expectations, especially significant with today’s limited budgets. Readership: Reference collections managers and reference librarians.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:182 pages
- Publisher:Facet Publishing
- Publication Date:23/07/2012
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- ISBN:9781856048316
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:182 pages
- Publisher:Facet Publishing
- Publication Date:23/07/2012
- Category:
- ISBN:9781856048316