Library Collection Development Policies

Library Collection Development Policies PDF

Author: Frank W. Hoffmann

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780810851801

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This book represents an ongoing effort to fill the void in the library literature relating to collection development policies. The authors, whose experience each spans four decades as library educators and practitioners, created the book--as well as a forthcoming companion volume devoted to school libraries--to assist both library school students and professionals in the field in the compilation, revision, and implementation of collection development policies. Cutting edge trends such as digital document delivery and library cooperation are also covered. Furthermore, given the premise that a well-rounded policy reflects all activities concerning the collection management process--including the evaluation, selection, acquisition, and weeding of information resources--it is hoped that this work will also prove useful to non-librarians possessing some kind of stake in high quality library holdings, such as library board members, politicians, and administrators directly responsible for library operations, and institutional patrons.

A Culinary Collection

A Culinary Collection PDF

Author: Detroit Institute of Arts

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780814329818

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A cookbook from the Detroit Institute of Arts. It features a variety of recipes gathered from the museum's volunteers, staff and friends, along with illustrations and descriptions of the museum's collection, whether painting, sculpture, or decorative art, all related in some fashion to food.

Taking Our Pulse

Taking Our Pulse PDF

Author: Jackie M. Dooley

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 9781556533877

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A report of an OCLC Research survey of library special collections holdings and practices at selected institutions in the United States and Canada. Numerous charts and tables summarizing responses are included. Recommendations for best practices are also provided.

Planning for Library Excellence

Planning for Library Excellence PDF

Author: Virginia State Library and Archives

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Intended to be used by librarians, this guide will also be useful to boards of trustees, governing officials, members of funding agencies, and community support groups involved in planning on a local level and within the context of regional and state library service. It provides information to help libraries plan and evaluate their services and meet the needs of users in the most effective way their resources will allow. Information is presented in three major sections: (1) administration and planning (structure and governance, planning, finance, public relations, friends and junior friends of the library); (2) resources (facilities, collections, personnel, staff development, volunteers, automation); and (3) services (access to service, reference, interagency cooperation, programming, extension). Each section contains a philosophy statement, goals, guidelines, and a bibliography. Appended materials include selected sections from Virginia's Freedom of Information Act; requirements for grants-in-aid; library lighting standards; a site evaluation questionnaire; the "Library Bill of Rights"; "Freedom to Read" statement; "Freedom to View" statement; "Free Access to Libraries for Minors"; "Guidelines for Library Services to an Aging Population"; "Standards of Practice for Professional Librarians"; "Statement on Professional Ethics"; "Children's Services Suggested Guidelines"; "Young Adult Services Guidelines for Virginia"; and a glossary. (SD)

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