Acquisitions and collection development Books

Book SynopsisDrawing upon original research and interviews as well as professional experience and a large body of literature, this book provides a foundation for instruction librarians and collection librarians to begin exploring the intersections of their work as well as practical suggestions and ideas for building upon that foundation through implementation.Trade ReviewDeveloping Dynamic Intersections between Collection Development and Information Literacy Instruction is a welcome, well-written book on collection development in an age of the new ACRL Framework. Its introduction and six very clear, practical chapters reflect the timely influence of the Framework and metaliteracy. One of the many highlights for me was the detailed exploration of OERs and open access in chapter 5, with numerous current examples and applications that will be appreciated by today's librarian and faculty member. I also valued Amanda's insights about the need for supporting undergraduate research now that we are past the standards and into the Framework/Metaliteracy approaches that encourage active learner engagement and the creation of new knowledge. Overall, this book is a rich resource that is grounded in current theory and practice, while generating a host of new ideas and perspectives relevant to our complex higher education environment. -- Thomas P. Mackey, professor and Vice Provost for Academic Programs, SUNY Empire State CollegeDeveloping Dynamic Intersections between Collection Development and Information Literacy Instruction, does an excellent job connecting collection development with information literacy instruction. Throughout the book there are numerous examples of the interconnectedness between library collections, including institutional repositories, special collections, open access resources, and information literacy instruction using the ACRL Framework for information literacy. This book will lead to new collaborative efforts between instruction and collection development librarians. -- Diane Fulkerson, director, Information Commons\Library Services, University of South Florida Sarasota-ManateeA much-needed exploration of the connections between information literacy and collection development as programmatic, functional, and organizational dimensions of academic library work. The author uses the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy as a platform for discussing these connections, and makes a convincing case for greater collaboration among collection developers and information literacy specialists, who too often lack common frames of reference and a shared vocabulary for thinking and planning together to advance the library’s mission. This volume is timely, eminently readable, and cogent in making its case for “dynamic intersections” between two library specialist groups who don’t always find common ground. -- Craig Gibson, professor and professional development coordinator, The Ohio State University Libraries; cochair, ACRL Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education Task ForceMore than a thorough analysis of best practices for collection development strategies, this book lays a sound foundation for the need to pursue collaboration, innovation, and aspirational goals between librarians and all those they serve, internal and external to the library. Ms. Scull’s research demonstrates the intricate and rich ecosystem that academic librarians, faculty, and students interact in regularly. -- Oscar Lanza-Galindo, director, Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1: Foundational Concepts Chapter 1: Collections and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education Chapter 2: Communication between Collection Librarians and Instruction Librarians Chapter 3: Library Budgets and Their Implications Part 2: Collaborative Undertakings Chapter 4: The Library’s Role in Undergraduate Research Chapter 5: Open Access Resources, Collections, and Instruction Chapter 6: Dynamic Intersections between Collections and Instruction: Models from Special Collections and Archives Appendix A: Communications of Collection and Instruction Librarians Survey Appendix B: KSCommons Collection Development Policy

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Book SynopsisHealth Sciences Collection Management for the Twenty-First Century is intended for those with any level of experience in health sciences collection management. This book from the authoritative Medical Library Association starts with the context of health sciences publishing and covers the foundations of selection, budgeting, and management. It won't tell new librarians what to buy but will give them background and criteria that should go into their selections. However, the focus of this book is not only on best practices but also on the big picture and the deeper changes in the field that affect decision making. Subjects not always covered in many collection development textbooks such marketing or accessibility are included because they are part of the larger collections landscape. Chapter contributors bring their own perspectives to the topics. Stories of different libraries' experiences bring interesting topics to the forefront in practical, specific, and timely detail. While whole bTrade ReviewThis comprehensive overview will benefit both new and experienced librarians. All aspects are covered: selecting, budgeting, negotiating, assessment, collaborating, discovery, and cancelling. Interspersed case studies offer valuable real-world insights. Background information will be extremely useful for educating administrators. Highly recommended. -- Mark Funk, associate director for Resources Management (retired), Weill Cornell Medical LibraryTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Health Sciences Publishing Environment - T. Scott Plutchak One Library’s Story: Putting Together a Collection to Support a New Medical School - Elizabeth R. Lorbeer and Joseph A. Costello Chapter 2: Managing a health sciences collection - Susan E. Swogger One Library’s Story: Duke University Medical Center Librarians Learn to Embrace Weeding Projects - Emma Cryer Heet Chapter 3: Managing a Collections Budget - Steven W. Sowards and Joseph J. Harzbecker, Jr. One Library’s Story: Creating and Sustaining a Hospital Library Consortium for Purchasing Online Journals - Kathleen Strube Chapter 4: User-Oriented Collection Assessment - Linda A. Van Keuren One Library’s Story: All or Nothing: The University of California Walks Away from ClinicalKey - Sarah McClung, Rikke Sarah Ogawa, and Bruce Abbott Chapter 5: Collaborative collection management - Esther E. Carrigan, Nancy G. Buford, and Ana G. Ugaz One Library’s Story: Building a Texas-Sized Shared Print Repository - Esther E. Carrigan, Nancy G. Burford and Ana G. Ugaz Chapter 6: Discovery of the Health Sciences Collection - Susan K. Kendall One Library’s Story: Supporting a Reimagined Medical School Curriculum with Targeted Library Collections and Licenses - Iris Kovar-Gough Chapter 7: Usability and Accessibility for Health Sciences Collections - Jessica Shira Sender and Heidi M. Schroeder One Library’s Story: Developing Accessibility Procedures for Purchasing Materials at the Michigan State University Libraries - Heidi M. Schroeder Chapter 8: Data Considerations for Collection Development Policy and Practice - Lisa Federer Chapter 9: The Hunt of the Unicorn: Collection Development for Special Collections in Health Sciences Libraries - Stephen J. Greenberg Chapter 10: The Future of Health Sciences Collection Management - Susan K. Kendall

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Book SynopsisThe Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections guides both library graduate school students and seasoned librarians from academic, health sciences, and public libraries, to develop, maintain, nurture, and advertise consumer health collections.This authoritative guide from the respected Medical Library Association covers all that is involved in developing a new consumer health library including: Conducting community needs assessments and forging community partnershipsConcerns about physical space, computers, and materialsFunding, budgeting, and staffingPrivacy and confidentiality concernsPublicity and advertisingThis book guides both graduate library school students and seasoned librarians from all types of librariesacademic, health center, hospital, public, and school--to develop, maintain and nurture not only consumer health collections, but also community partnerships and outreach programs. Examples of librarians' innovative and creative consumer healTrade ReviewJoseph does a good job of writing for and providing examples from all three types of libraries. These types of libraries are quite different from each other, but as consumer health libraries vary significantly themselves, the differences in setting are less important. . . I recommend this book to those interested in beginning work on or improving on consumer health information resources and services in their library. * Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association *This book is the new core text for any librarian building or recreating their consumer health collection. This book steers librarians & their patrons to top notch information, with the end goal of improving your community’s health and building with them a positive and helpful relationship. -- Becca Billings, leadership team member, Health InfoNet of AlabamaThe Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections provides a perfect starting point for any library that is beginning or updating their collection. It provides comprehensive and practical ideas as well as examples from libraries that can serve as models. Important topics that impact collection decisions, such as health literacy and multiculturalism are discussed and resources are listed where the reader can learn even more. This is a valuable contribution to the consumer health literature at a time when patient education and engagement in their health care is of particular importance in the environment of health care reform. -- Sandy Oelschlegel, director and associate professor, Health Information Center, Preston Medical LibraryThe lists of online resources, including links to pages on where to find print and multi-media resources, make this more than a guide useful to public, academic, and health sciences librarians alike, but a valuable reference. Plenty more information on finding resources, taking into account the problems with health literacy, is provided, as well. . . . The book ends emphasizing that not only should each and every library be involved with providing consumer health information, but that as service providers, “Librarians with consumer health collections should be on a proactive mission to get their much needed information to their community.” * Consumer Connections *Table of ContentsChapter 1: How and Where to Begin: The Main Ingredients Chapter 2: Your Neighborhood and Its Effects on the Health of your Community Chapter 3: Building the Collection Chapter 4: Grants Chapter 5: Staff Customer Service Chapter 6: Library Privacy and Confidentially Chapter 7: Community Outreach Planning Chapter 8: Health Literacy Chapter 9: Multicultural and Inclusive Consumer Health Information Chapter 10: Where Customers go to Find Health Information: Apps, Social Media and Wikipedia Chapter 11: Consumer Health Information Programs & Outreach for Every Library

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Book Synopsis Though still hampered by some challenging obstacles, Latin American collection development is not the static, tradition-bound field many believe it to be. Latin American studies librarians have confronted these difficulties head-on and developed strategies to adapt to the field''s continuous digital advancements. Presenting perspectives from several independent Latin American libraries, this collection of new essays covers the history of collecting, current strategies in collection development, collaborative collection development, buying trips, and future trends and new technologies.

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Book SynopsisComic Book Collections and Programming will help librarians build a collection that’s right for their library, including specialty collections for kids, teens, and adults. It covers the practical realities of this non-traditional format, like binding, weeding, and budgeting. It also address advanced topics like comics and pedagogy, bringing comics artists and authors into the library, and using comics as a community outreach tool – even hosting comic conventions in libraries. The guide covers: ·Comics for kids, teens, and adults. ·Comics genres from superheroes to fantasy to Manga; from memoirs and biographies to science texts to Pulitzer Prize winning literature. ·Comics publishers and distributors. ·Comics history and influential contemporary creators. ·Online resources and communities. After reading the guide, librarians will be able to: ·Organize creator visits and events. ·Plan and produce community anthologies. ·Host drawing parties and comic discussion groups. ·Preserve comics in a library environment ·Develop, run, and grow a library-based comic convention. This is an essential reference for collections librarians, children’s librarians, and teen librarians, whether they are comics-lovers or have never read an issue. The guide is aimed at public, academic, and school libraries.Trade ReviewComic Book Collections and Programming is a great starting point for librarians who need help starting or growing their comics collections. Wood draws upon his experience as a comics fan, creator, and librarian to help you explore the medium and its place in your library. -- Andrew Neal, Graphic Novel Selector, Orange County Public Library, Former Eisner Award Finalist Comic RetailerWood's knowledge of (and passion for) the graphic format shines from each page. Worth purchasing for the annotated book lists alone, this book a well-rounded resource that hass been missing from professional collections. Recommended for librarians of any skill level interested in improving, and advocating for, their library's comics collection. -- John Davis, Librarian, Durham County LibraryTable of ContentsList of Figures Preface Chapter 1: The State of Comics in Libraries Chapter 2: The Basics of Comics Chapter 3: Comics Collections in Libraries Chapter 4: Cataloging, Displaying and Promoting Comics Chapter 5: Comics and Outreach: Building Bridges Chapter 6: Children’s Comics in Libraries Chapter 7: Teen Comics in Libraries Chapter 8: Adult comics in libraries Chapter 9: Comics and Comics Programming Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisArchivists and archival institutions are reappraising and deaccessioning now more than ever before. Archival reappraisal and deaccessioning have become vital tools for managing archival collections. Reappraisal and Deaccessioning in Archives and Special Collections is the first book dedicated entirely to the topic of reappraising and deaccessioning in special collections and archives. This edited volume features 13 chapters offering informed opinions, practical recommendations, and valuable examples for reappraising and deaccessioning. Readers will gain important insight into the most important element of reappraisal and deaccessioning: decision-making. Through mostly case studies, the chapters address important issues inherent in these practices including: ethical concerns, donor relations, appraisal questions, and disposition options. The case studies cover collaborative and solo projects, various material types such as manuscripts, records, and artifacts, and a range of scenarios from major projects involving thousands of linear feet of material to ad hoc projects removing single items. Chapter topics include: weeding vs. deaccessioning, getting rid of contaminated materials, donor-driven deaccessioning, and using reappraisal and deaccessioning to improve access to existing collections. Readers will find beneficial information on streamlining workflows, carrying out procedures, creating policies, and implementing these practices locally. Additionally, the chapters cover the intricacies of disposition options, such as transferring to other institutions, returning material to donors, and destruction. This volume can serve as a valuable resource for large and small repositories, experienced and novice archivists, and those working with manuscript and archive collections.Trade ReviewThis book should reassure doubters that reappraisal and deaccessioning can be successful and even delightful when it results in better support for collections and access for patrons. The chapters provide an instructive, sometimes entertaining, picture of what happens when an institution commits to separating from some of its holdings. -- D. Claudia Thompson, Arrangement & Description Manager, American Heritage Center, University of WyomingReappraisal and deaccessioning are essential functions of archival practice as we stride to develop sustainable and relevant collections in service to society. By bringing together professionally diverse perspectives that reflect on the value and challenges associated with reappraisal and deaccessioning, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about these foundational practices. -- Matthew R. Francis, Archivist, Ohio Northern UniversityDeaccessioning has become an essential management tool with the power to move institutions towards achieving sustainability. These case studies demonstrate that SAA deaccessioning guidelines work in the hands of archivists who are not only willing to question backlogs and legacy practices but also brave enough to create a path forward. -- Linda Whitaker, Former Director of Library and Archives, Arizona Historical SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Good Intentions: Distinguishing Deaccessioning from Weeding Marcella Huggard Chapter 2. Developing a Set of Principles for Deaccessioning in the Archives Sue Luftschein and Steve Hanson Chapter 3. Deaccessioning in Hybrid Archives and Museum Collections at the University of Florida John Nemmers, Matthew Armstrong, Elizabeth Bouton, Kristin Conwill, and Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler Chapter 4. Clear Policies, Full Transparency, Can’t Lose: Reappraisal and Deaccessioning at UCLA University Archives Katharine Lawrie Chapter 5. Burns Like Prairie Fire: Improving Access to University Records through Reappraisal Cliff Hight Chapter 6. Improving Access to Ontario’s Documentary Heritage: Deaccessioning at the Archives of Ontario Emily Chicorli, Aaron Hope, and Sean Smith Chapter 7. Implementing a Reappraisal Workflow at the State Archives of North Carolina Carie Chesarino and Kelly Policelli Chapter 8. Big, Bad, and Boring: The Comptroller’s Collection at the NYC Municipal Archives Todd Gilbert and Rachel Greer Chapter 9. Reappraisal and Deaccessioning: Applying ‘a dangerous practice’ in New Zealand Elizabeth Charlton Chapter 10. A Gentleman’s Agreement: Donor-driven Deaccessioning and Ethics of Collecting Adriana Cuervo Chapter 11. “Your Cooperation Has Been Splendid in this Matter”: Returning a Selected Portion of a Living Donor’s Personal Papers Ruth Bryan Chapter 12. So Happy Apart: Stewarding a Collection to its Ideal Institution Vin Novara Chapter 13. The Deaccession and Transfer of the KOVR-TV News Film Collection Dylan McDonald and Julie Thomas

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Book SynopsisArchivists and archival institutions are reappraising and deaccessioning now more than ever before. Archival reappraisal and deaccessioning have become vital tools for managing archival collections. Reappraisal and Deaccessioning in Archives and Special Collections is the first book dedicated entirely to the topic of reappraising and deaccessioning in special collections and archives. This edited volume features 13 chapters offering informed opinions, practical recommendations, and valuable examples for reappraising and deaccessioning. Readers will gain important insight into the most important element of reappraisal and deaccessioning: decision-making. Through mostly case studies, the chapters address important issues inherent in these practices including: ethical concerns, donor relations, appraisal questions, and disposition options. The case studies cover collaborative and solo projects, various material types such as manuscripts, records, and artifacts, and a range of scenarios from major projects involving thousands of linear feet of material to ad hoc projects removing single items. Chapter topics include: weeding vs. deaccessioning, getting rid of contaminated materials, donor-driven deaccessioning, and using reappraisal and deaccessioning to improve access to existing collections. Readers will find beneficial information on streamlining workflows, carrying out procedures, creating policies, and implementing these practices locally. Additionally, the chapters cover the intricacies of disposition options, such as transferring to other institutions, returning material to donors, and destruction. This volume can serve as a valuable resource for large and small repositories, experienced and novice archivists, and those working with manuscript and archive collections.Trade ReviewThis book should reassure doubters that reappraisal and deaccessioning can be successful and even delightful when it results in better support for collections and access for patrons. The chapters provide an instructive, sometimes entertaining, picture of what happens when an institution commits to separating from some of its holdings. -- D. Claudia Thompson, Arrangement & Description Manager, American Heritage Center, University of WyomingReappraisal and deaccessioning are essential functions of archival practice as we stride to develop sustainable and relevant collections in service to society. By bringing together professionally diverse perspectives that reflect on the value and challenges associated with reappraisal and deaccessioning, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn more about these foundational practices. -- Matthew R. Francis, Archivist, Ohio Northern UniversityDeaccessioning has become an essential management tool with the power to move institutions towards achieving sustainability. These case studies demonstrate that SAA deaccessioning guidelines work in the hands of archivists who are not only willing to question backlogs and legacy practices but also brave enough to create a path forward. -- Linda Whitaker, Former Director of Library and Archives, Arizona Historical SocietyTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Good Intentions: Distinguishing Deaccessioning from Weeding Marcella Huggard Chapter 2. Developing a Set of Principles for Deaccessioning in the Archives Sue Luftschein and Steve Hanson Chapter 3. Deaccessioning in Hybrid Archives and Museum Collections at the University of Florida John Nemmers, Matthew Armstrong, Elizabeth Bouton, Kristin Conwill, and Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler Chapter 4. Clear Policies, Full Transparency, Can’t Lose: Reappraisal and Deaccessioning at UCLA University Archives Katharine Lawrie Chapter 5. Burns Like Prairie Fire: Improving Access to University Records through Reappraisal Cliff Hight Chapter 6. Improving Access to Ontario’s Documentary Heritage: Deaccessioning at the Archives of Ontario Emily Chicorli, Aaron Hope, and Sean Smith Chapter 7. Implementing a Reappraisal Workflow at the State Archives of North Carolina Carie Chesarino and Kelly Policelli Chapter 8. Big, Bad, and Boring: The Comptroller’s Collection at the NYC Municipal Archives Todd Gilbert and Rachel Greer Chapter 9. Reappraisal and Deaccessioning: Applying ‘a dangerous practice’ in New Zealand Elizabeth Charlton Chapter 10. A Gentleman’s Agreement: Donor-driven Deaccessioning and Ethics of Collecting Adriana Cuervo Chapter 11. “Your Cooperation Has Been Splendid in this Matter”: Returning a Selected Portion of a Living Donor’s Personal Papers Ruth Bryan Chapter 12. So Happy Apart: Stewarding a Collection to its Ideal Institution Vin Novara Chapter 13. The Deaccession and Transfer of the KOVR-TV News Film Collection Dylan McDonald and Julie Thomas

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Book SynopsisSpecialized collections for tweens, or middle schoolers, are relatively new and becoming increasingly popular. This Practical Guide gives librarians everything they need to create such a collection. Beginning with a brief description of the early adolescent brain and developmental stages, and a history of youth and teen services in libraries, Creating a Tween Collection provides a solid foundation on which librarians can build support for such a collection. In addition, librarians will be given specific criteria for what constitutes “tween literature,” guidelines for forming parameters that will work for their community, and suggestions for using reviews and other sources in selecting appropriate materials and dealing with controversial titles. Finally, readers will learn how to re-allocate spaces and budgets, and how to market their new collection to patrons. This is a must-read for librarians who are looking to build a middle school collection in order to better serve their patrons. This book: oProvides rationale about the importance of a specialized Tween Collection. oGives specific examples for both fiction and nonfiction books, databases and websites. oProvides guidance for creating diverse collections and tips for dealing with possible challenges. oIncludes numerous case studies and booklistsTrade ReviewCreating a Tween Collection: A Practical Guide for Librarians is the how-to manual librarians need to serve the in-between patrons—feeling too old for the children’s room, not ready for the teen room. From understanding the tween mind and needs to the practical collection building and space making, Smith has covered it all, including real-life case studies that illustrate how tween services in libraries work. -- RoseMary Ludt, editor-in-chief, VOYA MagazineTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1 Who are “Tweens” and What do They Want? Chapter 2 Why Create a Tween Collection? Chapter 3 What is Tween Literature? Chapter 4 Beyond Print Materials Chapter 5 Evaluating Current Collections Chapter 6 Carving Out Space Chapter 7 Controversy in Tween Literature Chapter 8 Should you Add Nonfiction? Chapter 9 Budgets Chapter 10 Marketing your New Collection Appendix 1 Selected Titles Fiction Appendix 2 Selected Title Nonfiction Appendix 3 Case Study Eton Academy Appendix 4 Case Study Geneva Public Library Appendix 5 Case Study Loutit District Library Appendix 6 Case Study Novi Public Library Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn the five years since Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults was published, a number of changes have taken place in the landscape of young adult literature and young adult library services. For example, in 2014, the “We Need Diverse Books” (#wndb) movement mobilized and alerted a growing population of teachers, librarians, authors, publishers, reviewers, and readers to the necessity of diverse representation in literature for young people. The 2017 revision of the Young Adult Library Services Association’s “Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff” underscored this need to attend to diversity in library collections, instructing young adult librarians to model cultural competence and responsiveness in their practice by incorporating “culturally diverse materials and resources [in their] collections, services, and programs to support the cultural identity, beliefs, and practices of all teens and families” (2017, p. 13). Such a focus on diversity has resulted in a professional expansion of the term to include racial, ethnic, and cultural identities; gender identity; sexual orientation; and identities related to ability and disability. With a dual focus on access and diversity, Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults: Ensuring Access and Inclusion, Second Edition includes timely and necessary guidance for librarians seeking to diversify their collections and select material that reflects racial, ethnic, and gender diversity as well as the experiences of individuals with disabilities. The latest edition of this VOYA “Five-foot Bookshelf” title includes guidelines for developing young adult collection development policy, conducting a needs assessment, and evaluating and selecting print and non-print material for the library’s YA collection.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: Library Collections for Young Adults Chapter 2: Developing Young Adult Collections: Multiple Perspectives Chapter 3: Collection Development Policies: Ensuring Diversity and Access Chapter 4: Describing Diversity: Conducting a Needs Assessment Chapter 5: Considering Access and Diversity: Selecting Material for the Young Adult Collection Chapter 6: Acquiring Material for the Young Adult Collection Chapter 7: Measuring, Evaluating, and Assessing the Young Adult Collection Chapter 8: Weeding the Young Adult Collection Chapter 9: Maintaining Library Collections for Young Adults Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn the five years since Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults was published, a number of changes have taken place in the landscape of young adult literature and young adult library services. For example, in 2014, the “We Need Diverse Books” (#wndb) movement mobilized and alerted a growing population of teachers, librarians, authors, publishers, reviewers, and readers to the necessity of diverse representation in literature for young people. The 2017 revision of the Young Adult Library Services Association’s “Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff” underscored this need to attend to diversity in library collections, instructing young adult librarians to model cultural competence and responsiveness in their practice by incorporating “culturally diverse materials and resources [in their] collections, services, and programs to support the cultural identity, beliefs, and practices of all teens and families” (2017, p. 13). Such a focus on diversity has resulted in a professional expansion of the term to include racial, ethnic, and cultural identities; gender identity; sexual orientation; and identities related to ability and disability. With a dual focus on access and diversity, Developing Library Collections for Today’s Young Adults: Ensuring Access and Inclusion, Second Edition includes timely and necessary guidance for librarians seeking to diversify their collections and select material that reflects racial, ethnic, and gender diversity as well as the experiences of individuals with disabilities. The latest edition of this VOYA “Five-foot Bookshelf” title includes guidelines for developing young adult collection development policy, conducting a needs assessment, and evaluating and selecting print and non-print material for the library’s YA collection.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Chapter 1: Library Collections for Young Adults Chapter 2: Developing Young Adult Collections: Multiple Perspectives Chapter 3: Collection Development Policies: Ensuring Diversity and Access Chapter 4: Describing Diversity: Conducting a Needs Assessment Chapter 5: Considering Access and Diversity: Selecting Material for the Young Adult Collection Chapter 6: Acquiring Material for the Young Adult Collection Chapter 7: Measuring, Evaluating, and Assessing the Young Adult Collection Chapter 8: Weeding the Young Adult Collection Chapter 9: Maintaining Library Collections for Young Adults Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe book will serve as a “how to” guide for evaluating and crafting collection development policies that will help create equity in library collections. The book will not only help contextualize the need for inclusive collection development policies but will feature user-friendly tables, guides, and sample policies.Trade ReviewAndrea Jamison’s book will be very useful, not only to children and young adults librarians, her primary audience, but to all collection development librarians who struggle with creating good, diverse policies, and sometimes with getting them approved. -- Mary Munroe, Formerly professor emeritus in the University Libraries, Northern Illinois UniversityThe strength of this work is the relatively simple but meaningful approach outlined in the author's process. For busy librarians, especially in public and school libraries, I believe this would be a welcome guide to evaluating, writing, and actualizing collection development policy. -- Keith Teeter, Associate Director for Research, Learning and User Services, University of Colorado Denver.

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Book SynopsisThe book will serve as a “how to” guide for evaluating and crafting collection development policies that will help create equity in library collections. The book will not only help contextualize the need for inclusive collection development policies but will feature user-friendly tables, guides, and sample policies.Trade ReviewAndrea Jamison’s book will be very useful, not only to children and young adults librarians, her primary audience, but to all collection development librarians who struggle with creating good, diverse policies, and sometimes with getting them approved. -- Mary Munroe, Formerly professor emeritus in the University Libraries, Northern Illinois UniversityThe strength of this work is the relatively simple but meaningful approach outlined in the author's process. For busy librarians, especially in public and school libraries, I believe this would be a welcome guide to evaluating, writing, and actualizing collection development policy. -- Keith Teeter, Associate Director for Research, Learning and User Services, University of Colorado Denver.

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Book SynopsisBuilding Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook provides readers with an accessible, in-depth reference for building their library's collection. Designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced, to aid in the bibliographic selection of a variety of materials in different formats

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Book SynopsisBuilding Health Sciences Library Collections: A Handbook provides readers with an accessible, in-depth reference for building their library's collection. Designed for all librarians, whether new or experienced, to aid in the bibliographic selection of a variety of materials in different formats

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Book SynopsisSlote shows you how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding.Based on the author's ongoing research, field observations, and interviews with library professionals, this edition thoroughly updates the previous one and simplifies the process of weeding. Slote shows librarians how to identify the core collections versus the weedable items. After reviewing current weeding practices and standards, he discusses a variety of traditional and computer-assisted methods for weeding. His approach is based on the new understanding of the relationship between in-library use and circulation use. A section dealing with reference (noncirculating) collections has been added, and the chapter on computer-assisted weeding has been completely rewritten to help librarians streamline the weeding process. All forms have been redesigned.

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Book SynopsisUnpacking the Personal Library: The Public and Private Life of Books is an edited collection of essays that ponders the cultural meaning and significance of private book collections in relation to public libraries. Contributors explore libraries at particular moments in their history across a wide range of cases, and includes Alberto Manguel’s account of the Library of Alexandria as well as chapters on library collecting in the middle ages, the libraries of prime ministers and foreign embassies, protest libraries and the slow transformation of university libraries, and the stories of the personal libraries of Virginia Woolf, Robert Duncan, Sheila Watson, Al Purdy and others. The book shows how the history of the library is really a history of collection, consolidation, migration, dispersal, and integration, where each story negotiates private and public spaces.Unpacking the Personal Library builds on and interrogates theories and approaches from library and archive studies, the history of the book, reading, authorship and publishing. Collectively, the chapters articulate a critical poetics of the personal library within its extended social, aesthetic and cultural contexts.Trade ReviewUnpacking the Personal Library: The Public and Private Life of Books is a seminal, informative, and fascinating work of collective scholarship that will be of immense relevance and interest to authors, publishers, and bibliophiles with respect to the history, diversity, and continuing relevance of libraries. – Midwest Book ReviewTable of Contents Introduction - Private, Public and Personal Libraries In Situ and In Circulation – Jason Camlot Part I: Private Libraries Made Public 1. In Memory of Alexandria – Alberto Manguel 2. William Osler and the Collecting of the Middle Ages – Anna Dysert 3. A Gift to the Nation Worth While”: The Library of William Lyon Mackenzie King – Meaghan Scanlon 4. Personal Libraries of the State – Bart Vautour 5. Remaindering the Difference: Book Collections of Radical Protest Libraries – Sherrin Frances 6. Serious House: On the Future of Library Print Collections – Andrew Stauffer Part II: The Personal Library as a Field of Interpretation 7. The Promise of Paradise: Reading, Researching, and Using the Private Library: Virginia Woolf’s Poetry Library – Emily Kopley 8. Unpacking Duncan’s Books: Remarks on the Personal Library of Robert Duncan – James Maynard 9. “Her Books Filed for Divorce”: Embeddedness and the Question of Belonging in Relation to Sheila and Wilfred Watson’s Personal Library – Linda Morra 10. Al Purdy’s Lives and Libraries: A Bibliographical Essay – Nicholas Bradley 11. jwcurry’s Room 3o2 Books: The Small Press Bookstore as Library and Archive – Cameron Anstee Conclusion—Jeffrey Aaron Weingarten CONTRIBUTORS Jason Camlot (Concordia University) – Montreal, QC, Canada Jeffrey Aaron Weingarten (Fanshawe College) – Toronto, ON, Canada Alberto Manguel (former Director of the National Library of Argentina) – Bueonos Aires, Argentina, and Ottawa, ON, Canada Anna Dysert (McGIll University) – Montreal, QC, Canada Meaghan Scanlon (Library and Archives Canada) – Ottawa, ON, Canada Bart Vautour (Dalhousie University) – Halifax, NS, Canada Sherrin Frances (Saginaw Valley State University) – University Center, MI, USA Andrew Stauffer (University of Virginia) – Charolottesville, VA, USA Emily Kopley (Concordia University) – Montreal, QC, Canada James Maynard (SUNY, Buffalo) – Buffalo, NY, USA Linda Morra (Bishop’s University) – Montreal, QC, Canada Nicholas Bradley (University of Victoria) – Victorian, BC, Canada Cameron Anstee (Independent Scholar) – Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Book SynopsisLegal deposit libraries, the national and academic institutions who systematically preserve our written cultural record, have recently been mandated with expanding their collection practices to include digitised and born-digital materials. The regulations that govern electronic legal deposit often also prescribe how these materials can be accessed. Although a growing international activity, there has been little consideration of the impact of e-legal deposit on the 21st Century library, or on its present or future users. This edited collection is a timely opportunity to bring together international authorities who are placed to explore the social, institutional and user impacts of e-legal deposit. It uniquely provides a thorough overview of this worldwide issue at an important juncture in the history of library collections in our changing information landscape, drawing on evidence gathered from real-world case studies produced in collaboration with leading libraries, researchers and practitioners (Biblioteca Nacional de México, Bodleian Libraries, British Library, National Archives of Zimbabwe, National Library of Scotland, National Library of Sweden). Chapters consider the viewpoint of a variety of stakeholders, including library users, researchers, and publishers, and provide overviews of the complex digital preservation and access issues that surround e-legal deposit materials, such as web archives and interactive media. The book will be essential reading for practitioners and researchers in national and research libraries, those developing digital library infrastructures, and potential users of these collections, but also those interested in the long-term implications of how our digital collections are conceived, regulated and used. Electronic legal deposit is shaping our digital library collections, but also their future use, and this volume provides a rigorous account of its implementation and impact.Trade Review'Some may expect the book to be of interest to only a small number of institutions that participate in electronic legal deposit schemes. However, the importance of legal deposit to the access and preservation of the scholarly record commends this book to a wider audience. The integral role of legal deposit in association with Open Access and digital preservation initiatives broadens the potential readership further... Comprehensive references provide excellent links to further reading' - JALIATable of ContentsTable of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Contributors Foreword — Bethany Nowviskie Introduction — Paul Gooding and Melissa Terras 1 UK Non-Print Legal Deposit: From Regulations to Review — Linda Arnold-Stratford and Richard Ovenden 2 The Influence of Legal Deposit Legislation on the Digital Collections of the National Library of Scotland — Paul Cunnea, Gill Hamilton, Graeme Hawley and Fred Saunderson 3 E-legal deposit at the Biblioteca Nacional de México (National Library of Mexico) — Isabel Galina Russell, Jo Ana Morfin, Ana Yuri Ramírez-Molina 4 Bibliographic control in Zimbabwe: the conundrum of legal deposit in the age of digital technologies — Collence. T. Chisita, Blessing Chiparausha and Danmore Maboreke 5 Electronic Legal Deposit in Sweden: The Evolution of Digital Publications and Legislative Systems — Eva Lis-Green and Göran Konstenius 6 Publishers, Legal Deposit and the Changing Publishing Environment — Adrienne Muir 7 Making History: Digital Preservation and Electronic Legal Deposit in the Second Quarter of the Twenty-First Century — William Kilbride 8 Giving with one click, taking with the other: electronic legal deposit, web archives and researcher access — Jane Winters 9 Follow the Users: Assessing UK Non-Print Legal Deposit Within the Academic Discovery Environment — Linda Berube and Frankie Wilson 10 ‘An Ark to Save Learning from Deluge’? Reconceptualising Legal Deposit after the Digital Turn — Paul Gooding and Melissa Terras

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Book SynopsisThroughout this volume, the influence of research funding on advances in libraries and librarianship is addressed from two perspectives: funding agents and specific initiatives. A collection of chapters concentrate on a number of questions: Do the agendas of those agencies and foundations that fund research in the profession shape the topics of sponsored inquiry and methodologies used to gather evidence for research that advances libraries and librarianship? What are the trends in the questions funded, in the areas of librarianship supported, and perhaps of greatest interest, in the impact funders have made on our understanding of libraries, librarianship, and solving problems that face them? The traditions of 'Advances in Librarianship' offer an appropriate forum to explore these questions through a collection of in depth reviews of the literature and practice.Table of ContentsFederal Support for Library and Information Science Research. The Development and Impact of Digital Library Funding in the United States. A Review of Research Related to Management of Corporate Libraries. Alternative Funding for Public Libraries: Trends, Sources, and the Heated Arguments that Surround It. From Foundation to Federal Funding: The Impact of Grants on Education for Library and Information Science. Contributors. Preface. Influence of Funding on Advances in Librarianship. Copyright page. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Internet and World Wide Web have made access to information easy but do not solve the problems of finding exactly what is wanted, to the point of overwhelming the reader with information. Since the first edition of this classic librarianship text appeared, the development of computer technology has meant that the organization of information has become a hugely complex area. This fifth edition places emphasis on the intellectual effort required to make meaningful use of the enormous amount of information now accessible to the searcher. Fully revised and updated in comprehensive detail that includes bibliographies, ample examples and quotations, it focuses on: information retrieval systems database access systems online searching and OPACs hypertext networked systems. Foskett describes how we search for information by looking at the problems involved, at the theoretical principles suggested as solutions and their practical realization as classification schemes, lists of subject headings and thesauri. Readership: This influential text is widely acknowledged to be essential reading for all students of librarianship and information management, and an invaluable reference tool for practising library and information professionals.Trade Review"Overall this new edition is very welcome. A clear and concise account of the principles and major schemes [of classification and indexing] is invaluable." -- Education for Information"The strength of this book lies not simply in its scholarship, but also in its unassuming...easy to read, easy to learn format." -- Managing InformationTable of ContentsPART I: THEORY OF INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS 1. Introduction 2. Features of an information retrieval system 3. Derived indexing 1: Printed indexes 4. Developments in information technology 5. Derived indexing 2: Database access systems 6. Assigned indexing 1: Semantics 7. Assigned indexing 2: Syntax PART II: PRE-COORDINATE INDEXING SYSTEMS 8. Alphabetical subject headings: Cutter to Austin 9. Systematic arrangement 10. General classification schemes 11. Notation 12. Alphabetical index 13. Organization 14. Uses of pre-coordinate indexing 15. Online public access catalogues PART III: PRE-COORDINATE INDEXING LANGUAGES 16. Introduction 17. The Dewey Decimal Classification 18. The Universal Decimal Classification 19. The Bibliographic Classification 20. The Broad System of Ordering 21. The Colon Classification 22. The Library of Congress Classification 23. Library of Congress subject headings 24. Shorter lists of subject headings PART IV: POST-COORDINATE INDEXING LANGUAGES 25. Science and technology 26. Social sciences and humanities 27. Visual art and graphics PART V: THE FUTURE 28. Digital libraries

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Book SynopsisLibraries and information services are being transformed by the increasing availability of electronic information. The management of information resources in libraries is of greater, not lesser importance in the digital world. Librarians are well placed to provide leadership in the new century as they draw on enduring principles and updated skills to provide organized access to worthwhile information in order to meet the needs of library clients. Developments in this area have been so rapid in the last few years that no current work on collection management covers it adequately. This book fills that gap by presenting an overall view of the information resources that library clients are likely to require in the 21st century. It is an accessible practice-based guide encompassing all areas of collection management, but with a particular focus upon what is new or different from traditional approaches. Integrating discussion of available electronic information sources throughout, it covers: collection management in the organizational context collection development policies library co-operation and networking selection principles and resources principles of acquisition, access and licensing budget management collection evaluation and review preservation and weeding of library resources. The book features many examples and case studies, together with focus questions at the start of each chapter and suggestions for further reading at the end. It also includes a detailed annotated bibliography. Readership: Written in a straightforward and accessible way, this is essential reading for acquisitions librarians and collection managers in all types of libraries, as well as for students of library and information studies.Trade Review"...a well conceived and executed book that should and hopefully will be widely read and used." -- Library ManagementTable of Contents1. Managing information resources in context 2. Collection management and collection development policies 3. Conspectus 4. Resource sharing and co-operative collection development 5. Selection: policies and procedures 6. Selection resources 7. Acquisitions processes and procedures 8. Budget management 9. Collection evaluation and review 10. Preservation and weeding 11. The literature of collection management - Adela Clayton

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Book SynopsisThis topical edited collection is cross-sectoral and international in scope, drawing together the perspectives of practitioners and academics at the forefront of modern collection development. They explore how practitioners can take an active role influencing strategy in this new environment, draw on case studies that illustrate the key changes in context, and consider how collection development might evolve in the future. The collection is divided into four sections looking at the key themes: The conceptual framework including a review of the literature Trends in library supply such as outsourcing and managing suppliers Trends in electronic resources including the open access movement and e-books Making and keeping your collection effectively including engaging with the user-community and developing commercial skills. Readership: LIS students and all practitioners involved in collection development and management in academic, school, public, commercial and other special libraries.Trade Review"I would recommend this book to all those interested in collection development...Its coverage is extensive and reflects a cross-section of the experience of librarians and information professionals." -- Journal of Librarianship and Information Science"...recommended to practitioners from all libraries. It can also serve as recommended reading for undergraduate students considering the spectrum of topics covered, the ease of writing style, and the excellent lists of references." -- The Electronic Library"In Collection Development in the Digital Age, editors Fieldhouse and Marshall explore developments in collection development and their influence on policy and practice, draw on case studies that illustrate changes and desirable skills in context, and contemplate how collection development may evolve in time. The book will appeal to library and information science professionals involved in collection management in academic and public libraries, as well as students in the field." -- Library Management"Highly recommended for all professionals who wish to ensure that they develop their collections to preserve the past, serve the present and provide for the future." -- CILIP UpdateTable of ContentsForeword - Liz Chapman Introduction - Audrey Marshall and Maggie Fieldhouse PART 1: THE CONCEPT AND PRACTICE OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT 1. The concept of collection development in the digital world - Sheila Corrall 2. The processes of collection management - Maggie Fieldhouse PART 2: TRENDS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF E-RESOURCES 3. An overview of e-resources in UK further and higher education - David House 4. Supporting online collections: the role of online journals in a university collection - Jane Harvell 5. Electronic books in academic libraries: a case study in Liverpool, UK - Terry Bucknell 6. E-book collection development in public libraries: a case study of the Essex experience - Martin Palmer 7. Stewardship and curation in a digital world - Bradley Daigle PART 3: TRENDS IN LIBRARY SUPPLY 8. Managing suppliers for collection development: the UK higher education perspective - David Ball 9. Outsourcing in public libraries: placing collection management in the hands of a stranger? - Diana Edmonds 10. Open access - David Brown 11. Collection development and institutional repositories - Josh Brown PART 4: MAKING AND KEEPING YOUR COLLECTION EFFECTIVE 12. Collection development policies for the digital age - Wendy Shaw 13. Information literacy for the academic librarian in the digital information age: supporting users to make effective use of the collection - Tracy Mitrano and Karrie Peterson 14. Supporting users to make effective use of the collection - Ruth Stubbings 15. Engaging with the user community to make your collection work effectively: a case study of a partnership-based, multi-campus UK medical school - Jil Fairclough

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Book SynopsisOffering multiple perspectives from electronic resource professionals at world-renowned libraries this book provides a comprehensive and well-rounded e-book education. Beginning with a short history of e-books and a review of the e-book publishing industry and its effect on library’s selection and budget process, this new text provides a thorough treatment of collection development issues, including the selection process and development policies, the use of approval plans, patron-driven acquisition, and practical solutions for creating your e-book collection policies. Chapters on budgeting and licensing covers ownership versus leasing models, the differences in licensing options from the major publishers and aggregators including information on digital rights management, and strategies for success in retention, access, and budgeting. This practical and realistic book covers all aspects of this complex area including: e-book purchasing models file formats and publisher/aggregator e-book platforms an examination of display devices (e-readers) best practices in cataloguing e-books to include metadata insight on incorporating value added features such as adding excerpts from the text, book covers, and links to related resources guidance on library web page and online catalogue access assessment and evaluation strategies, circulation statistics, print collection selection and usage, and user satisfaction. You’ll also gain valuable insight into the e-book’s impact on the publishing industry, scholarly communication, and its integration into future technologies and social media. Six practical case studies offer real world scenarios and helpful tips for implementation in a variety of settings. Readership: This book is a ready reference source for any library and information professional with an interest in e-books and their development. It is essential background reading for library managers wishing to develop an e-book collection from scratch or for those responsible for maintaining an existing e-book collection. It will also have plenty to interest publishers, who need to be aware of the issues faced by libraries managing e-book collections, and will be of great value to students of librarianship and information studies, and those on publishing related courses.Trade Review"...an absolute must-have for libraries seeking to expand their collections to suit the needs of the digital age, highly recommended." -- Midwest Book Review"This title features a wealth of useful information ... the concepts and issues covered are applicable to all libraries. This book provides a solid snapshot of the current best practices in the world of e-book collecting.""Every librarian and library dealing with e-books should have a copy of this work, as it is a one-stop guide to most issues concerning e-books. It is not just the content but also the language and practical examples that make this book especially valuable." -- Australian Library Journal"This title features a wealth of useful information ... the concepts and issues covered are applicable to all libraries. This book provides a solid snapshot of the current best practices in the world of e-book collecting." -- ChoiceTable of ContentsPART I: E-BOOKS IN CONTEXT1. The electronic book - beginnings to the present - Fern M. Cheek and Lynda J. Hartel Introduction The Transition to E-Books Advantages and Disadvantages of E-Books Historical Perspective Current Variations of E-Book Readers E-Books in Today’s Libraries Public Libraries K–12 Libraries Higher Education Questions Abound—Forward to the Future Conclusion References 2. E-book publishing - a view from the industry - Meg White Introduction Solid to Liquid Core Competency and Required Skill Sets Evolving Customer Needs Publishing in Transition Economic Drivers Technology Drivers Customers Intimacy Issues Shift from Individual to Institutional Is Free Good Enough? Supply Chain The Myth of Disintermediation Increased Complexity E-Books and the Magic Bullet Great Expectations Apples and Oranges What’s Happening Now: Products and Strategies The Nature of Change References 3. E-book publishing - the view from the library - Nadia J. Lalla Introduction Some Background Information Purchase versus Subscription E-Book Models Cost Considerations Collection Sustainability: Perpetual Access versus Nonperpetual Access E-Book Models Multiple Formats of the Same Content Impact on Collection Sustainability The “Big Deal” E-Book Package Model Cost Considerations Impact on Collection Sustainability The Patron-Driven Acquisition (PDA) E-Book Model Trend: Digital Rights Management (DRM) Trend: E-Textbooks The Future of E-Book Publishing and Libraries: Economic Realities + Emerging Technologies + Cultural Shift References PART II: E-BOOKS IN DETAIL4. E-books in public libraries - Rebecca Felkner Introduction Start Your E-Book Collection Gauge Your Patrons’ Needs Choose Formats Select Lending Methods Select the Genres Staff Functions Electronic Resource Management Collection Development Technical Services Publicity Staff Training Patron Training Set Policies Determine Who Makes the Policies Set E-Book Circulation Policies Set E-Reader Circulation Policies Budget/Allocate Funds Building and Managing E-Book Collections Start-Up Costs Ongoing Costs Shared Costs: Join an E-Book Cooperative Best Practices Get Staff Buy-In Keep Current with E-Book Technologies Share Information with Colleagues in Nearby and/or Similar Libraries Review New Products from Vendors Assess Your E-Collection’s Performance Conclusion References 5. Selecting e-books - Joanne Doucette and Amy Lewontin Introduction: Collecting E-Books Defining the Collection The Nature of E-Books Subject Coverage Scope and Currency Minimizing Duplication Audience Collection Development Policy Selection Process Establishing Selectors Choosing E-Books Selecting and Deselecting with the Help of Usage Statistics Understanding E-Book Purchasing Models Exploring Perpetual Access and Ownership versus Annual Subscription Protecting Your Purchases Selecting the Appropriate User Access Model Exploring the Swapping Model Exploring the Patron-Driven Acquisition Model Exploring the Pay-Per-View Model E-Book File Formats, Platforms, and Display Devices E-Book Formats E-Book Platforms E-Book Display Devices Budgetary and Licensing Concerns Cost Considerations That Impact Selection Licensing Issues That Impact Selection Conclusion References 6. Licensing of e-books - Becky Albitz and David Brennan Introduction Licensing E-Books Platform Decisions Title-by-Title Access on Third-Party Platforms Licensing Directly with a Publisher Subscription Packages Licensing and Permitted Uses Interlibrary Lending Course Reserves and Course Packs Preservation and Ongoing Access Conclusion References 7. Budgeting for e-books - Becky Albitz and David Brennan Introduction Purchasing Models E-Book Business Models Cost of Concurrent Users Print/Electronic Duplication Budgeting for Patron-Driven Acquisitions Finding the Money Conclusion References 8. Cataloging, locating, and accessing e-books - Betsy Eggleston Introduction To Catalog or Not to Catalog Factors Involving Acquisitions Records Factors Involving Circulation Records Factors Associated with Integrated Searching Evaluating Resources Needed for Cataloging Making E-Books Available to Users Dealing with License Restrictions Using Proxy Servers Managing URLs Records for E-Books in the Library Catalog Single versus Multiple Records for Electronic Version and Print Version Collection-Level Records Record Sets from Vendors Provider-Neutral Records MARC Standards for Cataloging E-Books Considerations for Batch Loading Providing Added Value Conclusion References 9. Assessment and evaluation of e-book collections - Karen S. Grigg Introduction Building and Managing E-Book Collections Methods of Assessment Usage Data Overlap Analysis Survey Instruments Benchmarking Focus Groups Balanced Scorecard Method Other Factors That Present Challenges in Making and Assessing Purchasing Decisions Lack of Impact Factors Issues with E-Book Readers Availability from Multiple Vendors Future Trends Conclusion References PART III: E-BOOKS IN PRACTICEExample 1. E-books in a high school library - Cushing Academy - Tom Corbett Introduction The Secondary School Library’s Two Main Roles: Support for Research and Reading E-Books Serving the Library’s Research Role E-Books Serving the Library’s Reading Role Conclusion References Example 2. Marketing e-books in a public library - Half Hollow Hills Community Library - Ellen Druda E-Books and the Public Library—Read, Pray, Love E-Book Demand Is Growing Reader Types in a Public Library Book Discussion Groups—P but Not E Encouraging the Use of E-Books Marketing E-Books E-Books into the Book Discussion Program Book Discussion Summit Publicity, Publicity, Publicity Conclusion Example 3. Circulating e-book readers - Texas A&M University at Qatar - Carole Thompson Introduction The Readers The iLiad The Kindle The Sony Reader Implementation Content Work Flow Conclusion Example 4. Changing library staffing models to manage e-collections - George Washington University - Kathe S. Obrig Introduction Changing Collection Formats—Changing Staffing Needs Staff Reorganization—New Skills Required Managing Electronic Resources Managing Print Resources Resulting Organizational Changes Successful Implementation Example 5. E-book access management using an ERM system - Oregon Health & Science University - Kristina DeShazo Introduction E-Resources at OHSU ERM—Development and Implementation ERM—From E-Journal Management to E-Book Management Staffing Changes Needed to Maintain an ERM System ERM—Moving Forward Example 6. Accessing and circulating e-Books with e-readers - Lesley University - Marilyn Geller and Linda Roscoe Background E-Reader Selection Selecting Content Access Decisions E-Reader Lending Research—Advice from Other Libraries Procedures for Checking in E-Readers Introducing E-Readers to Library Staff Marketing Lessons Learned Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis essential guide to customer-based/patron-driven collection development will allow librarians to navigate the rapid changes in what users expect of libraries. The traditional "top down" approach to collection development definitely has its drawbacks: even after spending a good deal of time, energy, and resources, librarians are sometimes frustrated to find that their library's collection is not being used as they anticipated. But there's another strategy that's gaining momentum. This book gathers together the best practitioners in the emerging field of customer-based collection development to find out what library users need and want and provide strategies to allow librarians to manage collections accordingly. Drawing on the experiences of professionals from a variety of academic and public libraries, Customer-based Collection Development: Offers strategies for planning and implementing a customer-based collection program Summarizes its potential impact on a library’s budget Discusses cataloguing implications, and other day-to-day operational issues Presents guidelines for evaluating and marketing. Customer-based Collection Development is one way for libraries to navigate the rapid changes in what users expect of libraries, and this new anthology is an important guide to this approach.Table of Contents1. E-Books and Patron Driven Acquisitions in Academic Libraries - Cristina Caminita 2. A Hard DDA’s Night: Managing a Consortial Demand Driven Acquisitions Program for E-books - Sarah Hartman-Caverly, Amy McColl, Norm Medeiros and Mike Persick 3. Selectors’ Perceptions of e-Book Patron-Driven Acquisitions - Judith M. Nixon, Suzanne M. Ward, and Robert S. Freeman 4. Flying in Late: A Pilot PDA on a Microscopic Budget - Jamie L. Conklin and Erik Sean Estep 5. A Case Study for PDA on a Shoe-String Budget: An Evolving Vision for Collection Development through Three Pilot Projects - Naomi Ikeda Chow and Ryan James 6. Technical Services Aspects of Demand-Driven Ebook Acquisitions - Kay Downey 7. Brigham Young University’s Patron-Driven Acquisitions: Does It Stand the Test of Time? - Jared L. Howland, Rebecca Schroeder, and Tom Wright 8. Patron Driven Digital Collection Development in Archives - Maura Valentino 9. PDA in a Multi-Library Setting: Challenges, Implementation, and Outcomes - Jeanne Harrell, Carmelita Pickett, Simona Tabacaru, Jeannette Ho, Ana Ugaz and Nancy Burford 10. Seven Reasons to be Skeptical about Patron Driven Acquisitions: A Summary - John Buschman 11. Patron-Driven vs. Librarian-Selected: Three Years of Comparative E-book Usage - Dracine Hodges

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Book SynopsisArmouries were among the most prominent symbolic-visual elements of the nobility in the Early Modern Age. This book presents the first comprehensive study of a phenomenon as prominent as it is overlooked in Aristocratic Culture, focusing on the Spanish case.

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