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The process of obtaining materials for libraries is more complex than ever. The 1990s have witnessed dramatically reduced library budgets while the materials that libraries need have broadened immensely. Library staff must address issues of electronic publishing and licensing, automated communications with vendors, new producers of library materials, and increased possibilities for outsourcing. Stretching limited acquisitions dollars to maintain an appropriate library collection is without doubt a creative and difficult task. This book thoroughly documents the basic principles and practices of acquisitions, including such timeless topics as vendor selection and evaluation, approval plans, acquiring serials, gifts and exchanges, and out-of-print and antiquarian markets.^ A very important chapter articulates practical suggestions for successfully managing, organizing, and staffing acquisitions personnel by encouraging managers to lead by example and to 'communicate, communicate, communicate.' There are a number of areas covered in this book that are of utility and significance for even very experienced librarians. First, the chapter that deals with basic accounting theory and busines

Author

Schmidt, Karen A.

Publisher

ALA Editions of the American Library Association

Published

1999

Language

EN

ISBN

9780585310800

Subjects

Science, Computer Science, Reference