A lavishly illustrated, expertly written and perspicaciously edited volume that showcases one of the oldest continually-evolving academic library collections of the Anglophone world. From papyri to modern first editions, Renaissance portraits to C20th abstracts, this book will be a benchmark in academic publishing.
A guide to 21st century acquisitions work - a critical role in librarianship. It features a comprehensive approach that addresses both fundamental concepts and their translation into practice. It explains how the changing dynamics of content formats, information consumption, access, service, and technology have altered the acquisitions framework.
The Internet has become a major player in music market, especially thanks to online sales from sources such as iTunes. From online purchasing to great artist sites like Gorillaz, Lenny Kravitz, and Iggy Pop to recording companies, labels, ringtone sites, online radios, and more, this work is a guide for researching and enjoying music online.
Suitable for formal library and information science training and working in small, rural libraries; this guide helps librarians learn community analysis and developing collection policies. It teaches them how to use reviews to acquire materials as well as those tools to help weed the collection, and how to market the collection to the patrons.
A guide to providing content for dissemination electronically. It provides a step-by-step introduction to the why, how, and frequently asked questions of digital content and how to license it. It also examines the context in which licensing takes place. It includes guidance on how to ensure the most effective use is made of electronic resources.
The management of information resources in libraries is of greater importance in the digital world. This book encompasses different areas of collection management and cover topics, such as: collection management in the organizational context; collection development policies; selection principles and resources; budget management; and more.