Collection Management Basics, 7th Edition

by Margaret Saponaro, G Edward Evans

Managing collections in today's libraries is more complicated and challenging than ever. Electronic formats, new options for collaboration and sharing, and the drive to use data for evaluation purposes are just a few of the changes now driving collection management. This updated edition of a classic text addresses changes in the field and provides a thorough overview of what collection development specialists now need to know to effectively and efficiently manage processes that range from selection and assessment to sharing resources, handling challenges, weeding, and preservation. Readers will find increased coverage of technical services, intellectual freedom and censorship, and collection policy development, as well as budget development and tracking, joint purchasing, and negotiating with vendors. Updates on e-resources, user needs assessment (including data visualization), and disaster management, along with suggestions for further reading, are also included. Engagingly written and easy to understand, this is a valuable text for students preparing for careers in public, academic, school, and special libraries. It will additionally serve as a training resource and professional refresher for practitioners.

Genres: Nonfiction

373 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 24, 2019

Reviews

[Ren Cocke · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes I am adding my textbook on here.... but I actually read this one because the class I took that the textbook was assigned for didn't even teach anything. Learned more from the textbook than the class. Still a bit dry though

[April Lowrey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Zzzzz. Had to read it for school.

[Kerry Crabbs · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read everything that was assigned, which was all but 3 chapters. I’m calling it done. Cause that’s what I am, done.

[library fairy]

Wow another grad school textbook! What fun

[Sarah Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This textbook has interesting history and comprehensive information about the importance and multilayered complexity that is collection development.

[Sarah]

I read approximately 80% of this book for my Collection Management course (spring 2023).

[Mckynzie King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book in its entirety for my library science degree :)

[Leezie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written with easily understandable concepts. Index was confusing, however.