The Complete Guide to Acquisitions Management (Library and Information Science Text Series) - Softcover

Wilkinson, Frances C.; Lewis, Linda K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1563088924 ISBN 13: 9781563088926

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

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.

Reviews

This guide, offering readers procedural and philosophical approaches to acquisitions, is composed of 12 chapters that cover the organization of acquisition departments; acquisitions systems; the publishing industry; vendor selection and evaluation; evaluation of books, media, serials, electronic resources, and out-of-print and antiquarian items; gifts and exchange programs; bindery operations; outsourcing; and professional ethics. The text is strengthened by an index, comprehensive glossary, and an appendix with supplemental Internet sites and print resources. 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. RBB
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Edition details

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563088924
• ISBN 13: 9781563088926
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 312