Developing an outstanding core collection : a guide for libraries / Carol Alabaster.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alabaster, Carol.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public libraries--Collection development--United States.

Public libraries.

Collection development (Libraries)--United States.

Collection development (Libraries).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

''Creating an adult core collection for a public library is an extremely complex and challenging endeavor.''—from the Preface. This practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on not only how to build a core collection from scratch but also how to maintain and revitalize an existing collection. Building on the basics, this comprehensive guide to core collection development offers ready-to-use advice on developing a collection policy statement, selecting user-appropriate sources, and ultimately serving your constituency with the best possible collection. With an eye toward quality and y

Contents:

PREFACE; The Philosophy of Adult Core Collections; Developing a Core Collection Policy Statement; Selecting a Core Collection; Creating and Maintaining Core Collections; Implementing the Core Collection; Bibliography: Core Selection Resources and Works Cited; Sample Core Lists with Selection Criteria and Sources; INDEX;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-8389-9957-3

OCLC:

476043502