Collection Development For Australian Libraries
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd ed., repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A foundational text in library and information science, Collection Development for Australian Libraries presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the principles and practices of building and managing library collections within the Australian context. The work details the full spectrum of collection development activities, from selection policies and acquisition strategies to weeding, evaluation, and the management of budgets and vendor relationships. Grounded in both theory and practical application, it instructs librarians and information professionals on how to tailor collection decisions to the unique needs of Australian communities, institutions, and resource environments. The tone is methodical and academic, making it an essential reference for students of library science as well as practicing professionals seeking to strengthen their collection management frameworks.
Author: G.E. Gorman And J. Kennedy
Format: Paperback
Published: 1994, Centre for Information Studies, Charles Sturt University - Riverina
Genre: Education theory
Edition: 2nd ed., repr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A foundational text in library and information science, Collection Development for Australian Libraries presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the principles and practices of building and managing library collections within the Australian context. The work details the full spectrum of collection development activities, from selection policies and acquisition strategies to weeding, evaluation, and the management of budgets and vendor relationships. Grounded in both theory and practical application, it instructs librarians and information professionals on how to tailor collection decisions to the unique needs of Australian communities, institutions, and resource environments. The tone is methodical and academic, making it an essential reference for students of library science as well as practicing professionals seeking to strengthen their collection management frameworks.