Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections

Autor/in	Singer, Carol A.
Institution	American Library Association
Titel	Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections
Quelle	(2012), (184 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-0-8389-1153-2
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Reference Materials; Library Services; Fundamental Concepts; Reference Services; Library Development; Textbook Content; Information Sources; Best Practices; Change Strategies; Guides; Library Policy; Participative Decision Making; User Needs (Information); Alignment (Education); Staff Utilization; Budgeting; Certification; Consortia; Access to Information; Maintenance + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Literaturnachweis; Bibliotheksarbeit; Grundlagenplan; Konzept; Literaturdienst; Bibliotheksplanung; Lehrbuchtext; Information source; Informationsquelle; Lösungsstrategie; Handbuch; Leitfaden; Benutzerbedürfnis; Deployment of labor; Deployment of labour; Personaleinsatz; Abschlusszeugnis; Zertifizierung; Vereinigung
Abstract	Whether a library's reference collection is large or small, it needs constant attention. Singer's book offers information and insight on best practices for reference collection management, no matter the size, and shows why managing without a plan is a recipe for clutter and confusion. In this very practical guide, reference librarians will learn: (1) The importance of collection development policies, and how to effectively involve others in the decision-making process; (2) New insights into selecting reference materials, both print and electronic; and (3) Strategies for collection maintenance, including the all-important issue of weeding. This important new book will help librarians make better reference decisions, aligned to customer needs and expectations, especially significant with today's limited budgets. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10