Collection Management Basics

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Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro (University of Maryland, USA) John Novak (Fairfield University, USA)

Collection Management Basics

Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro (University of Maryland, USA), John Novak (Fairfield University, USA), G. Edward Evans (Flagstaff, AZ, USA)

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Libraries Unlimited Inc
30 October 2025

Acquisitions & collection development

Series: Library and Information Science Text Series

This eighth edition offers students and working professionals the tools to manage the complex process of creating appropriate collections of resources for all types of libraries.

Managing collections in today’s environment is a challenging process. This eighth edition of the classic text on collection management covers all aspects of the management cycle from selection through deselection and preservation. The text also includes discussions of intellectual freedom, legal issues in collection development, and collaborative collection development. Timely topics such as diversity, open access, AI, digital preservation, local history, creation spaces, and “libraries of things” bring this comprehensive overview up to date. Engagingly written and easy to understand, chapters rely on feedback from experts working in the field and include many sidebars with practical examples and resources. Designed primarily for students in LIS programs, the text is also a valuable resource for all library workers responsible for collection management.

By: Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro (University of Maryland USA), John Novak (Fairfield University, USA), G. Edward Evans (Flagstaff, AZ, USA)
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 8th edition
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 176mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 900g
ISBN: 9798216170259
Series: Library and Information Science Text Series
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 30 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret Zarnosky Saponaro, MLS, is Director of Collection Development Strategies at the University of Maryland Libraries (UMD), USA. John Novak, MLIS, serves as Associate Dean for Technical Services and Budget at Fairfield University, USA. G. Edward Evans, PhD, is a retired award-winning author and Fulbright Scholar.

Reviews for Collection Management Basics

Whether you are a new librarian or an experienced one starting over with a new collection, this latest edition remains a foundational tool. * American Libraries (of the seventh edition) * The newest edition of this essential work provides critical updates on collection management practices for public, academic, and special libraries with expanded sections on needs assessment, intellectual freedom, vendor services, and collection analysis. This book is a must-have for MLIS programs and selectors working in all types of libraries. * Belinda Boon, Professor, Kent State University School of Information, USA *