Product Information
Health Sciences Collection Management for the Twenty-First Century is intended for those with any level of experience in health sciences collection management. This book from the authoritative Medical Library Association starts with the context of health sciences publishing and covers the foundations of selection, budgeting, and management. It won't tell new librarians what to buy but will give them background and criteria that should go into their selections. However, the focus of this book is not only on best practices but also on the big picture and the deeper changes in the field that affect decision making. Subjects not always covered in many collection development textbooks such marketing or accessibility are included because they are part of the larger collections landscape. Chapter contributors bring their own perspectives to the topics. Stories of different libraries' experiences bring interesting topics to the forefront in practical, specific, and timely detail. While whole books have been written that go into some of these topics more in depth on their own, the treatment of each topic here focuses on the unique perspective and concerns of the collection manager.Product Identifiers
PublisherRowman & Littlefield
ISBN-139781442274211
eBay Product ID (ePID)239445893
Product Key Features
Number of Pages308 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHealth Sciences Collection Management for the Twenty-First Century
Publication Year2018
SubjectMedicine
TypeTextbook
AuthorSusan K. Kendall
Subject AreaInformation Management
SeriesMedical Library Association Books Series
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height238 mm
Item Weight599 g
Additional Product Features
EditorSusan K. Kendall
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States