Developing Library and Information Center CollectionsEvans's third edition reflects the impact of technology on all phases of collection development. While retaining the structure of previous editions, it incorporates new information and reading lists into each chapter. In addition, there is a new chapter that focuses solely on electronic materials. Emphasizing collection development in general rather than the process in any particular institutional setting, the author provides a thorough discussion of information needs assessment, policies of collection development, and the selection process itself. He considers acquisitions, the major online bibliographic services, publishers and publishing, distributors and vendors, weeding, and the hows and whys of cooperative collection development and resource sharing. Copyright, intellectual freedom, and censorship; serials; government documents; fiscal management; automation; and preservation are some of the other topics discussed. |
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... example , there are many newsletter or special report information services that charge thousands of dollars for one year's service . ( Some examples of the cost of information are Petroleum Argus Telex , which cost $ 22,198 in 1995 ...
... example , concerns about space or deselection ) . A starting point for developing a selection policy for electronic materials is the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services acquisition guide.2 Loyola Marymount ...
... example , one book club uses labels that state : " Warning : explicit violence " or " Warning : explicit sex and violence . " A few people speculated the purpose was to increase sales rather than avoid a lawsuit . Perhaps it serves a ...
Contents
INFORMATION AGEINFORMATION SOCIETY | 1 |
Concepts and Terms | 8 |
ELECTRONIC MATERIALS | 10 |
Copyright | |
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