Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections

Whether a library's reference collection is large or small, it needs constant attention. Singer's book offers information and insight on best practices for reference collection management, no matter the size, and shows why managing without a plan is a recipe for clutter and confusion. In this very practical guide, reference librarians will learn The importance of collection development policies, and how to effectively involve others in the decision-making process New insights into selecting reference materials, both print and electronic Strategies for collection maintenance, including the all-important issue of weeding This important new book will help librarians make better reference decisions, aligned to customer needs and expectations, especially significant with today's limited budgets.

Carol A. Singer is a reference and instruction librarian at Bowling Green
State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. One of her primary responsibilities
is coordinating the development and management of the reference
collection. Her research has focused on reference collections and services,
as well as government publications. She is the author of many articles and
the editor of Docs Prescriptions, the newsletter of the Government Documents
Round Table of Ohio. Singer earned her master s degree in library
science at Indiana University.