Fundamentals of Managing Reference Collections

About the author

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.

Summary

This book offers information and insight on best practices for reference collection management, no matter what size, and shows why managing without a plan is a recipe for clutter and confusion. This highly practical guide will help librarians make better reference decisions.

Product details

• Authors: Carol A. Singer, Singer Carol A.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.07.2012
• EAN: 9781856048316
• ISBN: 978-1-85604-831-6
• No. of pages: 182
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 230 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 121 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Library and information services, Reference services, Acquisitions & collection development, Acquisitions and collection development