Technical Services Quarterly declared that the third edition “must now be considered the essential textbook for collection development and management … the

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Taking a fresh approach, this comprehensive guide outlines the step-by-step process of collection development and management. Expert librarian Peggy Johnson off

In this fully updated revision, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson addresses the art in controlling and updating your library's collection.

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