Providing materials for library users
The change in title for this sixth edition of Book Selection reflects a move towards a more inclusive approach to reflect the realities of the principles and practice of selecting materials for library users. The text provides guidance on basic selection procedures for both print-based and electroni...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London
Library Association
2000
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Add Tag | Summary: | The change in title for this sixth edition of Book Selection reflects a move towards a more inclusive approach to reflect the realities of the principles and practice of selecting materials for library users. The text provides guidance on basic selection procedures for both print-based and electronic materials, and it also covers the provision vs access debate. Key strategies and techniques covered include: selection policy; budgeting; assessing users' requirements; logistics, weeding, stock revision and performance measurement; and evaluating materials. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 204 pages illustrations 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9781856043854 |
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