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This latest addition to the internationally acclaimed Library and Information Science Text Series presents up-to-date information on acquisitions management. The authors provide a thorough treatment of procedural and philosophical approaches, from a discussion of the organization of acquisitions departments to an exploration of professional ethics. Organized into 12 chapters, the work covers every aspect of acquisitions management and addresses some major changes that have recently occurred in the acquisitions arena.
Chapters include:
· Organization of Acquisitions Departments
· Acquisitions Systems
· Publishing Industry
· Domestic and Foreign Vendor Selection and Evaluation
· Acquiring Books and Media
· Acquiring Serials
· Acquiring Electronic Resources
· Acquiring Out-of-Print and Antiquarian Dealers
· Gifts and Exchange Programs
· Bindery Operations
· Outsourcing Acquisitions
· Professional Ethics
An appendix offers a wealth of Web sites and print resources on topics related to acquisitions, including automated acquisitions systems, conferences and seminars, vendor sites, electronic discussion lists, journals, and organizations. A comprehensive glossary and index are also included. This standard text will prepare students to assume leadership positions in the field and help acquisitions staffs stay abreast of changes and practices.
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About the Author
FRANCES C. WILKINSON is associate professor of librarianship and Associate Dean of Library Services. Prior to that she was director of the Acquisitions and Serials Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
LINDA K. LEWIS is associate professor of librarianship, and director of Collection Management and Resource Acquisitions Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque.
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"[P]rovides a much-needed update to the classic works on acquisitions....offers a well-rounded perspective." - C&RL News
"[A] thorough, accurate, up-to-date textbook covering all aspects of acquisitions....This is an excellent tool kit for new acquisitions librarians and support staff but also a fine reference for experienced acquisitions professionals. Highly recommended for library schools and for all acquistions departments." - Library Journal, Starred Review
"Newbies to acquisitions will benefit from a new book addressing all aspects of the field, from procedure to the philosophical." - American Libraries
"Readers will appreciate the book's clear organizational structure, accessible text, and sound explanations. An enlightening resource full of insightful information, this guide fills an important gap in acquisition management studies. Highly recommended for all libraries." - Booklist
"This volume, the most current acquisitions textbook, makes a positive contribution to the literature. ...The book potentially could serve as a textbook for a library and information science eduction acquistions course and definitely belongs in all library science collections." - Technical Services Quarterly
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- PublisherLibraries Unlimited
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1563088924
- ISBN 13 9781563088926
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages312
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