Library Collections, Their Origin, Selection, and Development
Author | : Richard K. Gardner |
Publisher | : New York : McGraw-Hill |
Total Pages | : 378 |
Release | : 1981 |
ISBN-10 | : 0070228507 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780070228504 |
Rating | : 4/5 (504 Downloads) |
Download or read book Library Collections, Their Origin, Selection, and Development written by Richard K. Gardner and published by New York : McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1981 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Types of library materials: how they are produced and marketed. Creating library materials. Distributing library materials. Types of publishers. Nonprint and other specialized materials. Finding out about library materials. Reviews and reviewing. Aids to retrospective collection development. Building collections. Selection: theory and principles. Selection procedures. Weeding and storage. Collection development policies. Collection evaluation and standards. Resource sharing. Censorship.