Selecting Materials for Library Collections

Selecting Materials for Library Collections is a step-by-step guide through the process of planning, building and maintaining a quality library collection. This timely book addresses the interests and concerns of academic and public libraries with expert advice on budgeting, policy making and planning. The title also explores the role of specialist libraries and the particular concerns of librarians who are attempting to provide a comprehensive selection of materials available under budgetary pressures. The book examines print, non-print and Internet selection resources, including the OCLC WorldCat Database and ACQNET-L. It also looks at approval plans, the New Thought movement, international core title acquisition, selection techniques for a variety of speciality libraries and more! Selecting Materials for Library Collections should help keep any collection relevant and up-to date.