Oakfield Public Library

Fundamentals of collection development and management, Peggy Johnson

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

Fundamentals of collection development and management

bibliography

1021798349

Peggy Johnson

For this new fourth edition, expert instructor and librarian Peggy Johnson has revised and fully updated this textbook to provide a timely and valuable new resource for LIS students and professionals. Each chapter offers complete introductory coverage of one aspect of collection development and management, before including numerous suggestions for further reading and study. A range of practical case studies are included to illustrate and explore all of the issues discussed. This book will be useful as a comprehensive introduction and learning tool for LIS students, a timely update for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work

1 Introduction to collection development and management -- 2 Organizational models, staffing, and responsibilities -- 3 Planning, policy, and budgets -- 4 Developing collections -- 5 Vendor relations, negotiation and contracts -- 6 Managing collections -- 7 Marketing, liaison activities, and outreach -- 8 Collection analysis, accountability, and demonstrating value -- 9 Collaborative collection development and management -- Appendix A Professional resources for collection development and management -- Appendix B Selection aids