Picture Collections in Small Libraries (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Build a practical, ready-to-use picture collection for a small library and make visuals part of everyday learning.

This nonfiction guide lays out a clear path for forming and caring for a picture collection. It explains how to choose pictures, where to acquire them, and why selective, well-cataloged holdings matter. The book also covers organizing, classifying, and shelving items so staff and patrons can find what they need quickly.

Topics include practical selection rules, sources for pictures, and how to avoid duplication. It also provides a structured approach to classification by subject, plus how to maintain a shelf list and manage different picture sizes. The guidance is grounded in tested methods that help small libraries stay organized and useful.

• How to select attractive, good representations without mounting every item.


• Ways to classify pictures by topics like history, geography, botany, and the arts.


• Strategies for shelving lists, catalog-like entry notes, and easy retrieval.


• Practical tips on picture sizes, labeling, and keeping an orderly collection.

Ideal for librarians, educators, and community groups building a visual resource for learning.

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