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Collection Management Basics 7th edition [Pehme köide]

(University of Maryland, USA), (Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 432 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 252x176x24 mm, kaal: 740 g, 1 Paperback / softback
  • Sari: Library and Information Science Text Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-May-2019
  • Kirjastus: Libraries Unlimited Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1440859647
  • ISBN-13: 9781440859649
Teised raamatud teemal:
  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 432 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 252x176x24 mm, kaal: 740 g, 1 Paperback / softback
  • Sari: Library and Information Science Text Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 24-May-2019
  • Kirjastus: Libraries Unlimited Inc
  • ISBN-10: 1440859647
  • ISBN-13: 9781440859649
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If the heart of the library is its collection, this textbook provides the keys to the heart of your library. Alongside standards of basic principles and processes, you'll find practical guidance on everything from acquisitions to preservation.


• Provides faculty and students with a thorough, up-to-date overview of all aspects of the collection development process

• Helps collection development librarians to address new challenges such as online resources, how to use new tools for assessing your library's collection, developing a budget, and negotiating with vendors

• Engages readers and is easy to read, with real-life examples to clarify principles and concepts

• May be used as a text for LIS courses on collection development as well as a resource for training and personal or professional enrichment



This text outlines the background and process of library collection management, along with special issues. It covers the history and philosophy of collection management; intellectual freedom and ethics; components of collection management; collection management policies; selecting materials; acquisitions; assessing collections and the library; cooperation, collaboration, and consortia issues; print and media; serials; technology issues; preservation aspects; and legal issues. This edition includes updates on e-resources, user needs assessment, and disaster management, as well as a new chapter on technical services functions and workflows. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)

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Whether you are a new librarian or an experienced one starting over with a new collection, this latest edition remains a foundational tool. * American Libraries *

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If the heart of the library is its collection, this textbook provides the keys to the heart of your library. Alongside standards of basic principles and processes, you'll find practical guidance on everything from acquisitions to preservation.
Illustrations xv
Preface xvii
1 Introduction 1(14)
What Is Collection Management?
3(1)
Access to Information
4(6)
Access and Value
6(1)
Access Philosophy and Staff
7(1)
Access and Literacy
8(1)
Blended Collections
9(1)
Access and Collaboration
10(1)
New Approaches
10(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
11(1)
References
12(3)
2 Intellectual Freedom And Ethics 15(18)
Libraries, the First Amendment, and Intellectual Freedom
16(3)
Ethics, Personal Beliefs, Biases, and Collection Management
19(8)
Self-Censorship
21(2)
Being Challenged
23(4)
Access-Filtering
27(2)
Bibliotherapy-Readers' Advisory Activities
29(2)
Points to Keep in Mind
31(1)
References
31(2)
3 Collection Management 33(20)
Components of Collection Management
34(11)
Collection Management and Library Types
38(5)
Institutional Libraries
39(1)
Public Libraries
40(1)
School Libraries
41(1)
Special Libraries
42(1)
Standards and Guidelines
43(2)
Emerging Trends in Collection Management
45(3)
Floating Collections
46(2)
Taking on Collection Management Responsibilities
48(2)
Points to Keep in Mind
50(1)
References
51(2)
4 Collection Management Policies 53(16)
What Is a Collection Management Policy?
55(1)
Creating a Policy
56(1)
Stages of the Policy Development Process
57(8)
What to Include
57(1)
Details of a Basic Policy
58(2)
Subject Areas Collected
60(2)
Selection Responsibility
62(1)
How to Select
63(1)
Gifts and Deselection (Weeding)
63(1)
Deselection/Discards
64(1)
Collection Assessment/Evaluation
65(1)
Complaints
65(1)
Electronic Resources
65(1)
Getting the Policy Approved
66(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
67(1)
References
68(1)
5 Assessing User Needs 69(22)
Concepts and Terms
71(2)
Why Spend the Time and Effort on Service Community Studies?
73(7)
Practical Aspects
76(2)
Common Types of Data Collected
78(2)
Data Collecting and Analysis Techniques
80(5)
Key Informants-Gatekeepers
80(1)
Focus Groups and Community Forums
80(1)
Social Indicators
81(1)
Field Surveys
82(3)
Examples by Type of Library
85(3)
Academic Libraries
85(1)
Public Libraries
85(1)
School Library Media Centers
86(1)
Special Libraries/Information Centers
86(2)
Data Visualization
88(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
89(1)
References
89(2)
6 Selecting Materials 91(32)
Engaging in Selection Activities
92(15)
Institutional Setting and User Interests
94(1)
Resources to Consult
95(2)
What Is in the Collection/What Is Lacking
97(2)
Language
99(2)
Quality
101(5)
Reviews
101(2)
Starting Points for Reviews
102(1)
Other Quality Factors
103(3)
Cost Issues
106(1)
Variations in Selection by Library Type
107(11)
Academic Libraries-Community Colleges
107(1)
College Libraries
108(1)
University Libraries
109(2)
Public Libraries
111(4)
School Library Media Centers
115(2)
Special Libraries
117(1)
Quality or Demand
118(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
119(1)
References
119(4)
7 Collection Management And Technical Services 123(18)
Technical Services Functions
125(11)
Cataloging and Metadata Services
126(4)
Metadata
128(2)
Acquisitions
130(1)
Serials Control
130(1)
Physical Processing
131(2)
Bindery/Repair
133(2)
Shipping and Receiving
135(1)
Technical Services Workflow
136(2)
Collection Management and Technical Services
138(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
139(1)
References
139(2)
8 Acquisitions 141(38)
Acquiring Materials
144(12)
Acquisition Methods
146(1)
Firm Orders
146(1)
Standing Orders
146(1)
Approval Plans
147(3)
Demand-Driven and Evidence-Based Acquisitions
149(1)
Blanket Orders
150(1)
Subscriptions
151(1)
Leases
152(1)
Gifts
153(2)
Exchanges
155(1)
Vendor Selection
156(10)
What the Firm Stocks
156(1)
Vendor Technological Capabilities
156(1)
Speed of Delivery
157(1)
Financial Considerations
157(1)
Additional Vendors' Services
158(1)
Customer Service Considerations
159(2)
Vendor Evaluation
161(2)
Retail Outlets
163(1)
Out-of-Print and Antiquarian Dealers
164(2)
Fiscal Management
166(9)
Estimating Costs
167(1)
Allocating the Budget
168(2)
Financial Records
170(1)
Encumbering
171(2)
Stewardship
173(1)
Audits
174(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
175(1)
References
176(3)
9 Assessing Collections And The Library 179(32)
Collection Assessment Methodologies
183(12)
Collection-Centered Methods
184(5)
List Checking
184(2)
Expert Opinion (Impressionistic Assessment)
186(1)
Comparative Use Statistics
187(1)
Using Standards as an Assessment Method
188(1)
Use-Centered Methods
189(6)
Circulation Studies
189(1)
Customer Perceptions
190(2)
Use of ILL Statistics
192(1)
Bibliometric Studies
193(2)
Deselection-Weeding
195(12)
Public Libraries
197(2)
School Library Media Centers
199(1)
Special Libraries
200(1)
Academic Libraries
200(1)
Barriers to Deselection
201(2)
Deselection Criteria
203(2)
Storage
205(2)
Points to Keep in Mind
207(1)
References
208(3)
10 Cooperation, Collaboration, And Consortia Issues 211(18)
Background
213(7)
Sharing Collection Items
214(2)
Shared Collection Building
216(3)
Sharing Collection Storage
219(1)
Reasons for Engaging in Joint Ventures
220(1)
Collaboration on the Personal Level
221(1)
Making Collaborative Projects Work
222(4)
Group Decision Making
224(2)
Points to Keep in Mind
226(1)
References
227(2)
11 Print And Media 229(24)
Producers of Library Collection Resources
230(2)
Types of Producers
232(5)
Media Formats
237(12)
Media Issues
238(1)
Audio Formats
239(1)
Video
240(2)
Other Material Formats
242(6)
Maps and Globes
243(1)
Games, Toys, and Puzzles
244(1)
Graphic Novels
245(2)
Prints and Photographs
247(1)
Format Selection Considerations
248(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
249(1)
References
250(3)
12 Serials 253(24)
What Is a Serial?
254(4)
Government Information
258(2)
Serial Producers
260(7)
Selection Models
260(3)
Identifying Serials
263(1)
E-Serials
263(4)
Do E-Serials Save Libraries Money?
265(2)
Managing Serials
267(7)
Canceling Serials and Other E-Resources
270(2)
Usage Data
272(1)
Serial Management Tools
272(2)
Points to Keep in Mind
274(1)
References
274(3)
13 E-Resources And Technology Issues 277(32)
Differences Between Traditional and E-Resources
279(2)
Selection Issues
281(7)
Content
281(2)
Limitations
283(1)
Cost
283(1)
People Issues
284(1)
Technical Issues
284(1)
Assessment Options
285(2)
Cancellation or Loss of Service
287(1)
E-Formats
288(17)
eBooks
288(5)
eReaders
289(1)
Google Books Project
290(2)
Alternatives to Google Books
292(1)
Online Music/Audio
293(2)
Video
295(2)
Web Resources
297(1)
Institutional Repositories
298(4)
Open Access
302(2)
Data Sets
304(1)
Points to Keep in Mind
305(1)
References
305(4)
14 Preservation Issues 309(34)
Libraries and Cultural Patrimony
310(2)
Preserving the Investment in the Collection
312(10)
Proper Handling
314(1)
Environmental Control
315(5)
Security
320(2)
Disaster Preparedness
322(6)
Digital Preservation
328(6)
Conservation
334(4)
Points to Keep in Mind
338(1)
References
339(4)
15 Legal Issues And Collection Management 343(18)
Copyright Laws and Libraries
344(7)
Fair Use and Copying
346(1)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
347(2)
Enforcement
349(2)
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
351(2)
Gifts and the IRS
353(2)
Americans with Disabilities Act and Collection Management
355(1)
Privacy
356(3)
Points to Keep in Mind
359(1)
References
359(2)
Index 361
Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro, MLS, is director of collection development strategies at the University of Maryland Libraries.

G. Edward Evans, PhD, an author and consultant, taught at the Graduate School of Librarianship and Information Science at UCLA and was associate academic vice president for libraries and information resources at Loyola Marymount. He is coauthor of the previous edition of this text.