Managing Information Resources in Libraries: Collction Management in Theory and Practice

This comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of library collection management in the electronic age encompases all areas of collection management but with a particular focus on what is new or different from traditional approaches. Integrating discussion of available electronic information sources throughout, it covers: collection management in the organizational context; collection development policies; library co-operation and networkings; selection principles and resources; principles of acquisition, access and licensing; budget management; collection evaluation and review; and preservation and weeding of library resources. The book includes examples and case studies, togther with focus questions at the start of each chapter and suggestions for further reading at the end.