Making a Collection Count
A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management
Mary Kelly author Holly Hibner author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Elsevier Science & Technology
Published:1st Feb '23
Should be back in stock very soon
Making a Collection Count, A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management, Third Edition is unique in its focus on collection quality, including topics on making the most of a library collection budget, performing physical inventory, and gathering/using data and statistics about collection use. Beyond collection development, this title looks at the entire lifecycle of the collection and those with responsibilities at each step.
"...an interesting and unique approach to collection management for public, academic, school, and special libraries by using a holistic approach...Overall, Making a Collection Count: A holistic approach to library collection management is a great resource. With easy-to-follow tables, color illustrations, a sample form (Appendix A), a sample academic library collection management policy (Appendix B), and an index, this book is ideal for anyone interested in or just starting collection management. This book can serve as a refresher for those currently working in collection management or beneficial for those seeking guidance to view or address their collection management differently." --Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
ISBN: 9780443153655
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1000g
180 pages
3rd edition