Selecting Materials for Library Collections

Selecting Materials for Library Collections takes you step-by-step through the process of planning building and maintaining a quality library collection. This timely guide addresses the interests and concerns of academic and public libraries with expert advice on budgets policies and planning. The book examines print non-print and Internet selection resources including the OCLC WorldCat Database and ACQNET-L. It also looks at approval plans the New Thought movement international core title acquisition selection techniques for a variety of specialty libraries--and more--to help you keep any collection relevant and up-to-date!