Developing an Outstanding Core Collection: A Guide for Libraries

Developing an Outstanding Core Collection: A Guide for Libraries
ISBN-10
0838910408
ISBN-13
9780838910405
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
191
Language
English
Published
2010-02-26
Publisher
American Library Association
Author
Carol Alabaster

Description

Presents guidelines to developing a high-quality core library collection, and includes discussions on the philosophy behind core collections, strategies for their implementation, and lists containing selection criteria.

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