Crash Course in Collection Development

Wayne Disher

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Libraries Unlimited Inc
10 August 2023

Acquisitions & collection development

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: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9798216170082
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 10 August 2023
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 *

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Crash Course in Collection Development

Wayne Disher

$160

Hardback

Reviews for Crash Course in Collection Development

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