Collection Development in the Digital Age

Collection Development in the Digital Age
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Publisher : Facet Publishing
Total Pages : 257
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ISBN-10 : 9781856047463
ISBN-13 : 1856047466
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Book Synopsis Collection Development in the Digital Age by : Maggie Fieldhouse

Download or read book Collection Development in the Digital Age written by Maggie Fieldhouse and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 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.


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