Making a Collection Count: A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management

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Holly Hibner (Adult Services Coordinator, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USA) Mary Kelly (Adult Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USA)

Making a Collection Count

A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management

Holly Hibner (Adult Services Coordinator, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USA), Mary Kelly (Adult Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USA)

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Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
01 February 2023

Series: Chandos Information Professional Series

Making a Collection Count, A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management, Third Edition is unique in its focus on collection quality, including topics on making the most of a library collection budget, performing physical inventory, and gathering/using data and statistics about collection use. Beyond collection development, this title looks at the entire lifecycle of the collection and those with responsibilities at each step.

By: Holly Hibner (Adult Services Coordinator Plymouth District Library Plymouth MI USA), Mary Kelly (Adult Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library, Plymouth, MI, USA)
Imprint: Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Weight: 1.000kg
ISBN: 9780443153655
ISBN 10: 0443153655
Series: Chandos Information Professional Series
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 01 February 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Collection Statements and Policies 2. Life Cycle of a Collection 3. Collection Metrics 4. Physical inventory 5. Statistics 6. Weeding 7. Collection Organization 8. Collection Budgets 9. Everything is Connected Appendix A. Public Library Collection Management Policy B. Academic Library Collection Management Policy

Holly Hibner received an MLIS from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan in 1999. She is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, Michigan. Mary Kelly received an MLIS from Wayne State University in 2002, and also has an MBA from Wayne State. Mary is an Adult Services Librarian at the Plymouth District Library.

Reviews for Making a Collection Count: A Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management

"""...an interesting and unique approach to collection management for public, academic, school, and special libraries by using a holistic approach...Overall, Making a Collection Count: A holistic approach to library collection management is a great resource. With easy-to-follow tables, color illustrations, a sample form (Appendix A), a sample academic library collection management policy (Appendix B), and an index, this book is ideal for anyone interested in or just starting collection management. This book can serve as a refresher for those currently working in collection management or beneficial for those seeking guidance to view or address their collection management differently."" --Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship"