Library collection development policies : academic, public, and special libraries / Frank Hoffmann and Richard J. Wood.

Author/creator Hoffmann, Frank W., 1949-
Other author Wood, Richard J. (Richard John)
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2005.
Descriptionxv, 329 pages ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesGood policy, good practice ; no. 1
Good policy, good practice ; no. 1. ^A698074
Contents Introduction to collection development policy components -- Purpose statements in policies -- Background statements in policies -- Responsibility statements in policies -- Mission, goals, and objective statements in policies -- Target audience identification in policies -- Budget allocation and funding statements in policies -- Evaluative criteria identified in policies -- Format statements in policies -- Government publications sections in policies -- Treatment of specific groups identified in policies -- Special collections statements in policies -- Resource sharing statements in policies -- Services identified in policies -- Selection aids identified in policies -- Copyright statements in policies -- Intellectual freedom statements in policies -- Acquisitions methods identified in policies -- Gift and exchange statements in policies -- Collection maintenance identified in policies -- Weeding statements in policies -- Collection evaluation sections in policies -- Policy revisions statements in policies -- Definition of terms and glossaries in policies -- Bibliographies in policies -- Appendixes in policies -- Introduction to virtual collection development -- Policy components for online electronic resources / by Jane Pearlmutter -- Discussion of recent issues -- Sample policies -- Resource sharing in the digital age: an integrative perspective.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005006525
ISBN0810851806 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks Z687.2.U6 H64 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold