Library Collection Development for Professional Programs

Covering virtually every aspect of its subject, Collection Development and Management for 21st Century Library Collections is a soup-to-nuts guide perfect for students and beginning librarians, yet fu

If you want to boost your library's relevancy and support youth learning, consider incorporating connected learning at your library. This book helps you to realize the potential of this exciting and d

Johnson, a retired university librarian and speaker and trainer on collection development and management, explains aspects of collection development in all types of libraries, with a focus on thos

Addressing the needs of new adults—those aged 18–29—in the library is a relatively new yet important challenge. This book explains the needs and wants of new adults in the public library setting and i

Tap into the tools, techniques, and resources necessary for enhancing the library experience utilizing this how-to guide which applies an unorthodox approach to literacy and library instruction for co

It has always been important for libraries to serve their communities with good programming. But as technology and bookstores pull customers away from traditional library services, programs have becom

High school library media specialists Stephens and Franklin focus on the basic aspects of school library collection development, for new staff members like aides or clerks, volunteers, technicians, an

Farmer (California State University) examines the school library program in light of the student, school, and societal factors that contribute to educational achievement. Intended for library media t

Published for practicing librarians and students of library science, this reference work contains representative collection development policies from all kinds of libraries across the United States,

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