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Periodicals for the Small Library (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frank K. Walter

 
9780266415831: Periodicals for the Small Library (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0266415830 ISBN 13: 9780266415831
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How to build a practical periodical collection for a small library.

This guide offers clear, actionable advice on choosing, organizing, and using newspapers and magazines to serve patrons without overloading budgets.

It covers practical methods for selecting titles, preserving local files, and making periodical materials easy to browse. You’ll find guidance on indexing, weeding, and balancing local papers with broader city and national titles to support reading rooms, classrooms, and community programs.

  • How to choose essential newspapers and magazines for a small library.
  • Strategies for preserving and organizing local and regional papers.
  • Tips for clipping, mounting, and indexing useful articles for quick reference.
  • Ways to balance coverage from nearby cities with wider, national perspectives.

Ideal for librarians, small libraries, and community media centers aiming to maximize periodical value for readers.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0266415830
ISBN 13 
9780266415831
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
53