Developing Library And Information Center Collections [With Cdrom]

Evans (information resources, Von der Ahe Library, Loyola Marymount U., Los Angeles) and Saponaro (staff learning and development, U. of Maryland Libraries, College Park) provide an updated reference for students and practitioners of library and information science. The text covers all aspects of collection development including needs assessment, development policies, the selection process, an overview of publishing, print and electronic serials, other electronic materials, government information, audiovisual materials, acquisitions, distributors and vendors, fiscal management, deselection, collection evaluation, resource sharing, collection protection, legal issues, censorship, and intellectual freedom. All chapters have been extensively revised for the fifth edition, which also includes a new CD-ROM containing supplementary materials. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

G. EDWARD EVANS is Associate Academic Vice President for Information Resources, von der Ahe Library, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles.

MARGARET ZARNOSKY SAPONARO is Manager of Staff Learning and Development, University of Maryland Libraries, College Park.