Library Collection Development Policies: A Reference and Writers' Handbook

Wood, Richard J./ Hoffmann, Frank W.

ISBN 10: 0810845563 / ISBN 13: 9780810845565

Published by Scarecrow Pr, 2003

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500 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Library Collection Development Policies: A Reference and Writers' Handbook
• Publisher: Scarecrow Pr
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810845563
• ISBN 13: 9780810845565
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.64 kilograms

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Synopsis

An essential tool to assist collection managers with the creation of a collection development policy. Examples provide advice about the writing process, who should be involved, components of the policy, its scope, criteria for selection, weeding, censorship, and many other issues that policy statements need to address.

About the Author

Richard J. Wood is Director of Library Services and Professor at Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas.

Frank W. Hoffmann is Associate Professor, Department of Library Science, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. He is the author of Intellectual Freedom and Censorship (1989).