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"Here is a book on the legal and ethical issues that are faced by librarians on a daily basis. Chapters written by librarians, lawyers, accountants, and business people discuss the concept of acquisitions as a business, address some of the ramifications of the climate in which practicing acquisitions librarians now find themselves, and examine some of the skills which will be required as the acquisitions librarian changes to meet the emerging demands. ""Legal and Ethical Issues in Acquisitions"" features an overview of anti-trust issues in publishing; practical suggestions for communicating with publishers; a discussion of the acquisition librarian's role in dealing with charitable contributions; a look at the issues involved in the purchase of new technologies and information on the ethical and fiscal problems associated with the selection of appropriate materials for library collections. It also provides a view of the business relationship between libraries and booksellers; legal advice on the ramifications of a library allowing juveniles access to materials which are inappropriate for their age; insider information on subscription vendor service charges and on getting the ""best deal"" and a philosophical look at the problem of weeding books from a library's collection."

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9781560240075

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Katina Strauch, Bruce Strauch

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