Developing Library Collections: Academic, Public, and Special Libraries

Collection management cannot be successful unless it is integrated within all library operations and the responsible librarian has an understanding of and close relationship with other library operations and  services. This book discusses the importance of collection development in libraries. Various factors have to be taken into consideration while developing a qualitative collection for the benefit of the users. These factors include policies, principles, techniques and procedures, problems associated with collection/ development and weeding out as well.

Print ISBN: 978-1-68250-471-0 | $145 | 2018 | Hardcover

Editor: I.Y. Jordan