Librarians have long used data to describe their collections. Traditional measures have simply been inputs and outputs: volumes acquired, processed, owned, or c
Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide for Librarians equips academic collection managers to select and implement a method or several me
Detailed annotations (100-150 words) on some 500 items focus on articles, books, and book chapters published from 1980 through 1991 and important classic items
This text provides principles and methods for determining if a library collection is fulfilling the stated mission of the library. It is a clear introduction to
As a comprehensive introduction for LIS students, a primer for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a han