Inhaltsangabe
Smart guidance for choosing the right books for your library
This practical handbook helps small libraries navigate a flood of new publications. It lays out clear principles for balancing subjects, building useful lists, and choosing sources that fit a community’s needs. The book covers general catalogs, current book lists, and how to evaluate reviews and publishers’ lists to make smart purchases.
- How to use core lists and catalogs to guide selection
- Ways to compare annotations, prices, and edition details
- Which reviews and periodicals are most helpful for decision making
- Ideas for applying practical, community-focused buying strategies
Ideal for librarians, library staff, and students learning collection development, this edition updates a classic field manual with accessible, action-ready guidance.
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