The third edition of Crash Course in Collection Development is a must-have for librarians just entering the field and professionals in need of a refresher in effective library operations. It now covers all aspects of collection development and management - including inventory assessment, market analysis, budgeting, marketing, and customer service - in all library environments including public, academic, and school libraries.
Focusing on collection development basics, it begins with information on gathering statistics and analyzing community needs to design a collection that meets user needs. It goes on to guide users in writing a collection development policy, budgeting, selecting materials, managing vendor relations, understanding the publishing industry, merchandising and promoting the collection, and handling complaints.
Newly included in the third edition is a discussion of new purchasing and lending models; information for academic and school librarians; and such new trends as libraries as spaces for users, collection diversity issues, makerspaces, nontraditional collections, pop-up libraries, the digital divide, and noncirculating collections.
Author Wayne Disher has once again written a practical and simple introduction to an important, complex, and evolving area of library service.
By:
Wayne Disher
Imprint: Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781440880438
ISBN 10: 1440880433
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 June 2023
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction to the Third Edition 1. Library Collections What Is a Collection? Initial Issues to Consider Types of Collections Needs, Wants, and Demands 2. The Library and Its Community Types of Library Communities The Goals of a Community Analysis Basic Steps Finishing Steps of Your Analysis 3. Collection Assessment and Evaluation The Value of Your Collection Evaluations and Assessments When to Perform a Collection Evaluation The Goal of a Collection Evaluation Starting a Collection Evaluation Collection Evaluation Techniques 4. Collection Use and Statistics for Collection Developers Why Collect Data about Your Collection? Types of Data Types of Collections Common Formulas and Measures for Collection Developers Presenting and Reporting Your Statistics 5. Collection Development Policies The Purpose of a Collection Development Policy The Ideal Collection Development Policy Are Collection Development Policies Useful in Today’s Libraries? Elements of a Collection Development Policy Before Writing Your Own Collection Development Policy Sharing Your Collection Development Policy 6. Managing Collection Budgets The Budget Cycle What You Will Need to Prepare Your Collection Budget Budget Allocations Budget Challenges Avoiding Problems by Improving Budgeting Skills 7. Selecting Library Materials Selection Philosophies Personal Preparations Before You Start to Select Popular Selection Criteria Selecting Materials Other Than Books Poular Selection Tools 8. Reviews and Reviewing Sources The Purpose of a Review A Standard Review The Limitations of a Review Finding Reviews Popular Library Review Sources 9. Acquisitions Selecting a Vendor Purchasing Basics Purchasing and Lending Models Preparing Your Order Finding the Item Types of Purchases Finishing Acquisitions 10. The Publishing Industry What Is a Publisher? The Process of Publishing a Book Various Types of Publishers Top Publishers in the World Printing Publishing Terminology The Library and Publisher Relationship 11. Collection Maintenance Deleting Material, or Weeding The Weeding Process 12. Mending and Preserving Common Misconceptions Common Problems Material Protection 13. Collection Promotion and Merchandising Why Merchandise and Promote Our Collections? Understanding User Behavior Types of Collection Merchandising and Promotion Challenges of Merchandising and Promotion 14. Handling Complaints about the Collection Complaints versus Challenges Intellectual Freedom Planning for Complaints and Challenges A Typical Complaint-Handling Process Internal Censorship 15. Collections for the Digital Age What Is an Electronic Collection? Why Electronic Collections and eBooks? Advantages of Electronic Material Disadvantages of Electronic Material Questions of Ownership Licensing and Access Basics Content Options Download Options Remote Access Considerations Electronic Selection Criteria The Digital Future Conclusion Index
Wayne Disher is a retired public library director for the City of Hemet Public Library, USA
Reviews for Crash Course in Collection Development
A thorough and invaluable resource for library professionals and students alike! Wayne Disher covers everything you need to know and explores new trends that professionals may encounter in collection development. * Valerie D. Stephenson, Library Director, Southern Wasco County Library, USA *
