Overview
Libraries and information services are being transformed by the increasing availability of electronic information. The management of information resources in libraries is of greater, not lesser importance in the digital world. Librarians are well placed to provide leadership in the new century as they draw on enduring principles and updated skills to provide organized access to worthwhile information in order to meet the needs of library clients. Developments in this area have been so rapid in the last few years that no current work on collection management covers it adequately. This book fills that gap by presenting an overall view of the information resources that library clients are likely to require in the 21st century. It is an accessible practice-based guide encompassing all areas of collection management, but with a particular focus upon what is new or different from traditional approaches. Integrating discussion of available electronic information sources throughout, it covers: • collection management in the organizational context • collection development policies • library co-operation and networking • selection principles and resources • principles of acquisition, access and licensing • budget management • collection evaluation and review • preservation and weeding of library resources. The book features many examples and case studies, together with focus questions at the start of each chapter and suggestions for further reading at the end. It also includes a detailed annotated bibliography. Readership: Written in a straightforward and accessible way, this is essential reading for acquisitions librarians and collection managers in all types of libraries, as well as for students of library and information studies.
Full Product Details
Author: Peter Clayton ,
G E Gorman
Publisher: Facet Publishing
Imprint: Facet Publishing
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.70cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 23.20cm
Weight: 0.199kg
ISBN: 9781856045810
ISBN 10: 1856045811
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 02 July 2006
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
'All in all, the book is highly recommended for anyone in the field of collection management, be it in a larger organization, or a solo library.' LTSN-ICS '...a really useful overview of the subject which has the added advantage of incorporating non-traditional information resources...suitable for a range of readers, but still detailed enough to give the senior manager an update to their professional skills.' Managing Information 'This book is recommended for library science collections and for consideration as a textbook by instructors.' Library Collections, Acquisitions and Technical Services
...a well conceived and executed book that should and hopefully will be widely read and used. - Library Management
...a well conceived and executed book that should and hopefully will be widely read and used. -- Library Management
Author Information
Peter Clayton MA PhD AALIA AFAIM MACE is Associate Professor in Information Management and Program Director for Information Studies at the University of Canberra, Australia. G E Gorman MDiv MA ThD FLA FRSA is Professor of Library and Information Management in the School of Information Management at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
