Sudden Position Guide to Collection Management

image of cover of Sudden Position Guide to Collection Management (ALCTS Sudden Position Series #2)by Becca Brody

Have you recently taken over collection management responsibilities for your library? Have you been asked to reduce the size of the collection to make room for other services or work spaces? Are you looking to identify appropriate standards and guidelines that apply when maintaining print and electronic collections? Sudden Position Guide to Collection Management provides a broad overview of physical collection maintenance, a discussion of issues common to print and electronic collection management, relevant standards and guidelines, and an extensive list of resources for further learning. The volume serves as an entry point for library workers who are looking to broaden their understanding of typical collection management activities as well as those who have taken on these responsibilities with little or no formal training.

Published by: ALCTS |  ©2020 | 6" x 9"

softcover. ISBN: 978-0-8389-4664-0 | $30.50 | order from ALA Online Store

PDF e-book. ISBN: 978-0-8389-4665-7 | $15.00 | order from ALA Online Store