Developing an outstanding core collection : a guide for libraries /

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Libraries face challenges in selecting a nucleus of best books, while making sure their "best of" are actually used by library customers. This handbook offers step-by-step instructions on not only how to build a core collection from scratch but also how to maintain and revitalize an existi...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Alabaster, Carol
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chicago : American Library Association, 2002.
Subjects:
Public libraries > Collection development > United States.
Bibliothèques publiques > Développement des collections > États-Unis.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Library & Information Science > Collection Development.
Public libraries > Collection development.
Collectievorming.
United States.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Philosophy of adult core collections
  • Developing a core collection policy statement
  • Selecting a core collection
  • Creating and maintaining core collections
  • Implementing the core collection
  • Bibliography: core selection resources and works cited
  • Sample core lists with selection criteria and sources.

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