Policies of Publishers: A Handbook for Order Librarians - Hardcover

...nothing is as extensive and well researched...there is a wealth of information here and the book is highly recommended for any kind of library. * Special Libraries * This handbook provides in a single source the information librarians need to place direct orders with publishers. * Jal Guide To The Professional Literature * This resource will be an important aid in helping librarians make purchasing decisions. * American Reference Books Annual * ...a worthwhile purchase for acquisitions departments... * Collection Management *

This handbook provides, in a convenient single source, the information librarians need to place direct orders with publishers. The new 1995 edition includes listings of approximately 350 publishers' policies in a standard format. Each entry includes publisher's main address and telephone number; order address; prepayment requirement; discount policy; return policy; shipping and billing policy; back order policy; and standing order/approval plans. For many publishers, the new 1995 edition includes e-mail addresses for orders and correspondence, addresses for accepting electronic orders, and the availability of publications catalogs through a computer network such as the Internet or Bitnet.