Synopsis
Focusing on the setting, materials, and administration, this handbook for media specialists describes the principles, techniques, and practices of collection development. It considers the environment in which the collection exists, identifies sources of assistance, identifies difficulties, and recommends ways of addressing the problems that arise. Chapters discuss policies and procedures, requests for reconsideration, selection criteria, educational perspectives, fiscal and access issues, maintaining the collection, evaluation, and major changes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Booknews
A text that provides an overview of the processes and procedures associated with developing, maintaining, and evaluating a collection at the building level. In addition to many new features, this edition (first was 1988) updates the section on selection criteria for various formats to include CD-ROMs, Interactive Video Discs, and Online Databases. Paper edition (unseen), $32.50. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)