Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Library collections -- The library and its community -- Collection assessment and evaluation -- Collection use and statistics for collection developers -- Collection development policies -- Managing collection budgets -- Selecting library materials -- Reviews and reviewing sources -- Acquisitions -- The publishing industry -- Collection maintenance -- Mending and preserving -- Collection promotion and merchandising -- Handling complaints about the collection -- Collections for the digital age.
Summary:
"This indispensable resource provides tools for collection management in libraries, featuring essential strategies for inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer service"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.