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Collection Development and Collection Evaluation
Michael R. Gabriel
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Description for Collection Development and Collection Evaluation
hardcover. Contains approximately 2,000 citations to books, periodical articles, theses, and scholarly papers in English. Num Pages: 434 pages. BIC Classification: GLH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 454.
Ideal for collection managers at any level, as well as for students, this selective guide to the literature contains approximately 2,000 citations to books, periodical articles, theses, and scholarly papers in English. Of value not only for its theoretical insights but also for its practical advice, the core literature shows a progression of ideas from managing collections in Guy R. Lyle's day through analyses of present day evaluation techniques and predictions about future technological advances. Arrangement of entries is alphabetical by author, with a comprehensive subject index, examples of collection development policies, ALA and other standards, and a glossary. ... Read more
Ideal for collection managers at any level, as well as for students, this selective guide to the literature contains approximately 2,000 citations to books, periodical articles, theses, and scholarly papers in English. Of value not only for its theoretical insights but also for its practical advice, the core literature shows a progression of ideas from managing collections in Guy R. Lyle's day through analyses of present day evaluation techniques and predictions about future technological advances. Arrangement of entries is alphabetical by author, with a comprehensive subject index, examples of collection development policies, ALA and other standards, and a glossary. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
434
Condition
New
Number of Pages
434
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810828773
SKU
V9780810828773
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Ref
99-15
About Michael R. Gabriel
Michael R. Gabriel is Associate Professor at the library of Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. In addition to many articles and professional papers regarding collection development, he has published monographs on microforms and on the use of new technologies in libraries.
Reviews for Collection Development and Collection Evaluation
...a comprehensive guide to literature...useful to all librarians interested in strengthening their collection development operation, policies and procedures.
Public Library Quarterly
The book reflects the full range of published output in that it does not ignore school, public, and special libraries...
Library Acquisitions
...comprehensive guide to the literature of collection development...
Jal Guide To Professional ... Read more
Public Library Quarterly
The book reflects the full range of published output in that it does not ignore school, public, and special libraries...
Library Acquisitions
...comprehensive guide to the literature of collection development...
Jal Guide To Professional ... Read more